The Corner Store grant program is targeted to Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs of local residents.
Targeted to Neighbourhood Commercial Areas
The area of commercial development within a residential neighbourhood located inside the Anthony Henday that is intended to meet the commercial needs of local residents. For the purposes of the Corner Store Program Policy, Neighbourhood Commercial Areas may be:
- One Small Commercial Centre containing a low-rise building with at least three commercial retail units at ground level, may also be referred to as small strip malls or mini-malls, and often have onsite parking lots at the front of the building, and on a property of no more than one hectare in area; or
- A collection of several directly adjacent Standalone Commercial Buildings, each housing one or two commercial retail units at ground level, and all generally contained within no more than one full blockface.
Grants Offered
There are multiple grants, with varying grant amounts, available for eligible commercial properties.
Small Commercial Centre
A reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible construction costs for exterior improvements to active storefronts, to a maximum of up to $60,000 per building.
Standalone Commercial Buildings
A reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible construction costs for exterior improvements to active storefronts, to a maximum of $15,000 per building.
Small Commercial Centre
A reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible construction costs for improvements to an underutilized ground floor or vacant commercial interior space, to a maximum of $20,000 per building.
Standalone Commercial Buildings
A reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible construction costs for improvements to an underutilized ground floor or vacant commercial interior space, to a maximum of $10,000 per building.
Eligible businesses located within a participating property may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of up to 50% of eligible costs for initiatives that will improve the capacity, efficiency, productivity and/or competitiveness of the business, to a maximum amount of $1,000 per business.
Contact Us
Program Manager
Economic Investment Services
City of Edmonton
9th Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0J4
Email cornerstore@edmonton.ca
Phone 780-442-7148