This program is currently between intakes. Periodic intake cycles — not rolling. Currently between intakes as of June 2026.
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Regina City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront & Tenant Fit-Up Grants

City of Regina
Maximum Funding
Up to $50,000
Between intakes — next intake date to be announced
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
Regina City Centre Incentive Program — Storefront & Tenant Fit-Up Grants provides Up to $50,000 per stream (combined up to $100,000). Provides two stackable matching grants — a Storefront Improvement Grant and a Tenant Fit-Up Grant, each up to $50,000 (50% of costs) — to revitalize downtown Regina's City Centre by improving building exteriors and bringing new commercial tenants into vacant spaces. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Between intakes — next intake date to be announced. (As of June 2026, verified against City of Regina program guidelines)
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Program Description

Provides two stackable matching grants — a Storefront Improvement Grant and a Tenant Fit-Up Grant, each up to $50,000 (50% of costs) — to revitalize downtown Regina's City Centre by improving building exteriors and bringing new commercial tenants into vacant spaces. Combined, businesses may access up to $100,000 for comprehensive façade and interior fit-out projects, plus a separate 5-year property tax exemption for vacant-lot development.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Business or property within the City Centre Incentive Program boundary (boundary under review/expansion as of 2026)
  • Storefront Improvement Grant: commercial property owners or tenants with owner permission, for exterior façade improvements
  • Tenant Fit-Up Grant: new commercial tenants signing a minimum 2-year lease in a vacant or eligible space
  • Residential portions of a mixed-use building are ineligible
  • Pre-approval required before any work commences
  • Application must be submitted during an active intake period
  • Tenant Fit-Up stream is for NEW businesses only — alterations or expansions of existing businesses are not eligible.
Provinces
Saskatchewan
Industries
Retail Services All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion Established

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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Moderate
Est. Hours
6h
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $50,000 per stream (combined up to $100,000)
Type
Grant
Level
Municipal
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Between intakes — next intake date to be announced

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Effort
~6 hours
Approval
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The two grant streams are independently stackable — a new tenant signing a lease in a building also doing a façade renovation can apply for both. Monitor the City of Regina's Economic Development communications closely: the 2026 Downtown Action Plan boundary review may expand eligibility to additional properties. Do not begin any improvements before intake opens and pre-approval is secured — retroactive applications are not accepted.

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Rejection Pitfalls 6

  • Application submitted outside of an active intake period
  • Property located outside the current City Centre Incentive Program boundary
  • Work commenced before receiving written pre-approval
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Success Profile

New commercial tenant signing a 2+ year lease in a vacant downtown Regina storefront (Tenant Fit-Up), or a property owner or existing tenant undertaking a meaningful exterior façade renovation in the City Centre boundary (Storefront). Retail, food service, personal services, and office uses are the primary applicants.

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Evaluation Criteria

Applications reviewed by City of Regina staff during the intake window for boundary compliance, eligible use, documentation completeness, and lease requirements. No competitive scoring within eligibility — first-complete, first-approved within the intake budget.

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Application Steps

1 Monitor for intake opening Subscribe to City of Regina Economic Development communications and monitor the City Centre Incentive Program page for intake announcements. The 2026 Downtown Action Plan boundary review may also expand eligible areas — check for updates.
2 Confirm boundary eligibility and stream selection Verify your property is within the current City Centre Incentive Program boundary. Determine which stream(s) apply: Storefront Improvement (exterior) and/or Tenant Fit-Up (interior, new tenant). Confirm minimum 2-year lease for Tenant Fit-Up stream.
3 Prepare documents during pre-intake period Before the intake opens, obtain two or more contractor quotes, take photos of the existing space, and prepare your project description. Being documentation-ready lets you apply immediately when intake opens.
4 Submit application during active intake File the completed application with all required documents immediately when intake opens. Await written pre-approval — do not begin any improvements before receiving approval.
5 Complete work and submit for reimbursement Complete the approved improvements, retain all invoices and receipts, and submit completion documentation and photos for City inspection. Reimbursement is issued after inspection approval.

Required Documents 8

✓ Completed City Centre Incentive Program application form
✓ Proof of property location within the City Centre boundary
✓ Property ownership documents or signed commercial lease (minimum 2 years for Tenant Fit-Up stream)
✓ Minimum two contractor quotes for planned improvements
✓ Photos of existing space (exterior for Storefront, interior for Tenant Fit-Up)
✓ Project description and scope of work
✓ Confirmation that work has not commenced
✓ Written owner permission (for tenant applicants to Storefront stream)

Eligible Expenses 3

  • Storefront stream: masonry, windows, doors, canopies, exterior lighting, signage, exterior painting, accessibility improvements
  • Tenant Fit-Up stream: interior partitioning, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, millwork, accessibility improvements
  • Both streams: AODA/accessibility upgrades to commercial spaces

Ineligible Expenses 5

  • Residential component improvements in mixed-use buildings
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment not permanently affixed
  • Routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Work commenced before written pre-approval and intake opening
  • Applications outside of an active intake window

Intake Periods

Periodic intake cycles — not rolling. Currently between intakes as of June 2026. Boundary expansion under review as part of the 2026 Downtown Action Plan. Next intake date to be announced.

Deadline Notes

The City Centre Incentive Program operates on periodic intake cycles rather than a rolling basis. As of research date (2026-06-18), the program is between intakes. The City of Regina is also reviewing and potentially expanding the City Centre boundary as part of the 2026 Downtown Action Plan update. Monitor the City of Regina website or subscribe to business development communications for the next intake announcement.

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Ineligible Organizations

  • Residential landlords for residential-only improvements
  • Properties located outside the City Centre Incentive Program boundary
  • Applicants not participating during an active intake period
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk

If the commercial use is discontinued or the minimum tenancy is not maintained (Tenant Fit-Up stream), the City may seek pro-rated repayment of the grant. Standard CIP terms apply.

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