Intake Deadlines

Storefront Improvement and Tenant Fit-up Grant Incentives

  • The intake period for grant applications runs from July 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. to August 20, 2025, at 4 p.m. Applications received will be evaluated for completeness and eligibility.
  • Applications submitted outside the application period will not be accepted.

For the 2025 incentive year, the City is pleased to offer two grant funding streams under the City Centre Incentive Program: Storefront Improvement and Tenant Fit-up.

If an applicant meets eligibility criteria for both the Storefront Improvement and Tenant Fit-up, they can be used in tandem for a combined maximum of $100,000 in funding. Full funding is not guaranteed for any application and is subject to the scorecard criteria outlined in the CCIP Guide.

For program details, including application requirements, eligibility criteria, and application processes, please refer to the CCIP Guide prior to application.

Applicants are encouraged to book a pre-application meeting to determine what incentives may be available and/or identify any circumstances that could impact the ability of the project to proceed. Pre-application meetings can be requested in one of the following ways: 

Storefront Improvement Grant Incentive

This grant covers up to 50% of eligible project costs for exterior aesthetic storefront improvements up to a maximum of $50,000 upon project completion.

Tenant Fit-up Grant Incentive

This is a grant to support fitting-up units/space for a new tenant within an existing building and covers up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $50,000.

Project Eligibility

Program Area

To be eligible for the Storefront Improvement or Tenant Fit-up Incentive, your project must:

  • Be located within the City Centre boundary outlined on the map
  • Include eligible project costs outlined in the CCIP Guide

Note: Projects located within the priority funding area will be prioritized first.

Note: If you are applying for the Tenant Fit-up Incentive, only new businesses are eligible. Alterations or expansions of existing businesses are not eligible for the incentive.

If you are applying for the Storefront Improvement Incentive, both existing and new businesses are eligible.

Please review the CCIP Guide for more information about eligibility criteria.

Application Requirements

A combination of the following documents will be required for grant incentive submissions at the time of application:

  • A complete application form
  • A detailed estimate provided by a Saskatchewan licensed contractor, architect, consultant or engineer*
  • Licensing information for each entity providing an estimate
  • The applicant’s Information Services Corporation incorporation information (if the applicant is a corporation)
  • Province of Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry Title or other proof of ownership
  • Digital Images that provide an overview of the current space where work will be performed
  • Site plans and elevations/renderings showing existing conditions and proposed layout, dimensions, entrances and work to be undertaken on site (Storefront Improvement)
  • Floor plans and interior elevations/renderings that show proposed use, layout, dimensions and work to be undertaken within the unit (Tenant Fit-up)
  • Lease agreement or Intent to Lease (Min 2 years) where work is to be funded/undertaken by a tenant

More information on application submission requirements is available in the CCIP Guide. If you have any further questions about the preparation of your application, please reach out at revitalize@regina.ca.

Application Process

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Pre-Application

  • Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss potential projects with City staff early on to determine development feasibility and available incentives.

Application Intake & Review

  • Submitted applications are reviewed by City staff to determine eligibility and completeness.

Prioritization of Eligible Projects

  • Eligible projects are prioritized for possible funding commitment based on their location (i.e., priority areas) and scorecard points.

Funding Commitment

  • City staff confirm the funding commitment for prioritized projects. Additional information may be required at this time to secure funding.

Commence Project

  • Applicants are responsible for obtaining any necessary permits or approvals before starting and completing the proposed work.

Grant Payout

  • Upon completion, City staff confirm that all requirements have been met to proceed with paying out the grant.

Monitor & Reporting

  • City staff may monitor the completed project to gather relevant data to inform future incentive programs.

Application Form

The intake period is from July 2 to August 20, 2025. Download the application form below to apply.

CCIP Grant Incentive Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Storefront Improvement Funding Stream

See the FAQs for the Storefront Improvement Funding Stream.

I have completed exterior improvements, but would like to be considered for finishing touches such as updates to signage or lighting. Can I still apply?

  • Yes, provided that the proposed work has not started prior to the intake period and has not received other municipal incentives.

My building has a weird configuration. How do I determine if I qualify under the program?

  • Some properties have unique circumstances and configurations which may pose a challenge in determining what can be applied for through our incentive program. We can help with that! Send us an email at revitalize@regina.ca along with the address, a brief description of the proposed work (where and what) and we will do our best to help clarify.

I want to complete exterior aesthetic improvements to a mixed-use building or a house-form commercial building. Can I apply?

  • Yes, mixed-use buildings may apply, provided that the work meets the eligibility criteria. Residential portions of the property are ineligible under this program.
  • A house being used as or converted to a commercial property may be eligible under the program. Home-based businesses do not qualify under the program.

Can I apply for incentives over multiple years?

  • Yes, provided that the project is not currently receiving or has received previous municipal incentives and has not started prior to the intake period.

Where can I find application forms for the programs?

  • Application forms for grant incentives are made available on this page before the designated intake period each year.

Where do I send my complete application form?

  • A completed application form and supporting documentation can be sent to revitalize@regina.ca once program intake is open. Applications received outside of the intake period will not be accepted.

I want to add a vinyl wrap or tint the windows of my business. Is this eligible for funding?

  • No. Any changes to the building that reduce transparency of doors and windows, including tinted windows and vinyl wraps, are ineligible under the program. More information on eligible items can be found in the CCIP Guide.

I want to add security cameras, flood lights, fencing, rolling shutters, and window grills to my property. Are these eligible for funding?

  • No. Features of this nature are ineligible under the program. More information on eligible items can be found in the CCIP Guide.

I want to purchase solar garden lights from the store to add to my property. Is this eligible for funding?

  • No. Temporary lighting is not eligible under this program. More information on eligible items can be found in the CCIP Guide.
Tenant Fit-up Funding Stream

See the FAQs for the Tenant Fit-up Funding Stream.

Can I apply for the Storefront Improvement stream at the same time as the Tenant Fit-up stream?

  • Yes, new businesses can apply for both the Storefront Improvement and Tenant Fit-up streams at the same time.

I want to set up a pop-up or kiosk for the holiday season. Can I apply for a grant?

  • No, incentives are only available for new Tenant Fit-up projects demonstrating an intent to lease a space for two or more years.

I am an existing business seeking to renovate the interior of my unit. Can I apply for a grant?

  • No, the intent of the program is to attract new tenants and activities to existing vacant spaces.

I am a new tenant, changing a former office space into a restaurant. Can I apply for a grant?

  • Yes, provided that the proposed work is listed as eligible under the program. Details about the eligible work can be found in the CCIP Guide.

Can I apply for this incentive over multiple years?

  • No, the Tenant Fit-up stream is intended to support the fit-up of a unit for a new tenant to use; therefore, it can only be claimed once.

Where can I find application forms for the programs?

  • Application forms for grant incentives are made available on this page before the designated intake period for applications each year.

Where do I send my completed application form?

  • A completed application form and supporting documentation can be sent to revitalize@regina.ca once program intake is open. Applications received outside of the intake period will not be accepted.

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