Description
Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 is committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in our communities. Greenview aims to advance our local economic goals by encouraging pride in the success and potential of our local businesses by implementing a Beautification Grant.

The program will focus on beautification of Greenview, which will include the following components:

• Restoration of interior finishes and repainting, including window coverings; 
• Tables, chairs, and seating; 
• Repair or replacement of flooring; 
• Interior lighting related to public areas; 
• Counters and structures related to service delivery;
• Washrooms updates and washrooms appliances;
• Menus or hard copy print materials; and 
• Removal of barriers to access for people with disabilities and mobility challenges.

The Indoor Beautification Grant acts as an immediate economic driver by providing local employment and business for local trades and suppliers. Enhancing building aesthetics contributes to the beautification and vibrancy of Greenview and its communities.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Beautification Grant, the application must be completed and submitted. As well as the following points;

• Must be a small business;
• Must be located within Greenview;
• Must include financial report;
• Holds a valid Greenview Business License; and
• Applicants may re-apply during the program’s operating year, however, new applicants will be given priority.

A qualifying Small Businesses may receive a grant not exceeding 70% of the total project costs to a maximum of $5,000.00. All amounts require receipts and only materials and  professionally contracted services or trades related to the qualifying Indoor Improvement Policy will be reimbursed.

To be eligible for reimbursement, no work is to be preformed until application has been approved, work that has commenced prior to approval will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Deadlines
Applications for the Beautification Grant Program will open the first Monday of March each year and will remain open until grant funding has been allocated.

Submission Information & Questions
Any inquires on this program can be made to the Economic Development Department at invest@mdgreenview.ab.ca 

Applicant Responsibilities
Applicants must annually submit their application, noting which stream the applicant is applying for. As well,
within six (6) months of the application approval the following must be submitted;
• Receipts or invoices associated with the beautification upgrades;
• A description of what improvements were made to the small business; and
• Proof that the upgrades have been completed.

Notice of Collection: The personal information collected is authorized under Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and is managed in accordance with the Act. It will be used to process your application and for administrative purposes directly related to the grant for which you are applying. It will be entered into an automated system to generate content, make decisions, recommendations, or predictions. If you have any questions about the collection or use of your personal information, please contact the ATI Coordinator at 780-524-6079.