Grant
Municipal
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Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program
City of Kelowna
Maximum Funding
50% of eligible costs
Open now. Runs to November 30, 2026, or until the $200,000 fund is fully allo...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
New Program
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program provides up to 50% rebate of eligible costs up to $3,000 before tax per business licence (one application per licence). The City of Kelowna offers a 50% rebate of eligible security-enhancement costs up to $3,000 before tax per business licence. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Open now. Runs to November 30, 2026, or until the $200,000 fund is fully allocated..
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Program Description
The City of Kelowna offers a 50% rebate of eligible security-enhancement costs up to $3,000 before tax per business licence. Businesses must hold a valid City of Kelowna business licence and implement recommendations from a no-cost CPTED audit.
Eligibility Requirements
- Hold a valid City of Kelowna Business Licence.
- Limit of one application per business licence.
- Security enhancements must be recommended in a no-cost Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) audit.
- Rebate covers 50% of eligible costs up to $3,000 before tax.
- Program runs from March 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026, or until the $200,000 fund is fully allocated.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- 50% rebate of eligible costs up to $3,000 before tax per business licence (one application per licence)
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Open now. Runs to November 30, 2026, or until the $200,000 fund is fully allocated.
Program Scorecard
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
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Insider TipStart with the no-cost CPTED audit to identify eligible enhancements; only one application is allowed per business licence and funds are first-come, first-served.
Rejection Pitfalls 4
- No valid City of Kelowna business licence
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Request a no-cost CPTED audit The City's Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design audit is free and is what identifies the security enhancements the rebate will pay toward. The programme page links a Request a CPTED Audit form.
Required Documents 2
✓ The CPTED audit and its recommended security enhancements
✓ Evidence of what the enhancements cost, since the rebate is 50% of eligible costs before tax
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What does this programme pay?
A 50% rebate of eligible costs, up to $3,000 before tax, per business licence.
Do I need the CPTED audit first?
Yes. The programme funds security enhancements recommended in a no-cost Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design audit, and the City's page leads with a Request a CPTED Audit link.
How long does the programme run?
From March 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026, or until funds are fully allocated. The total programme fund is $200,000.
Can I apply more than once?
No. There is a limit of one application per business licence.
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