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The Sackville Business Association (SBA) offers a Signage Upgrade Program for members looking to update their signage. The goal of the program is to support a positive commercial environment in the Sackville Business District, by encouraging business and commercial property owners to upgrade or install new signage.
The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $4,000. Since the program started in 2009, 34 businesses in the Sackville Business District have received $68,595 in grants and invested more than $370,000 in upgraded signage.
Applications
Applications for the 2012 program are available now. For more information or to get an application, contact the SBA office at 252-3099 or info@sackvillebusiness.com. Please note that signage grants are contingent on meeting program criteria, while funding lasts.
Signage Program FAQs
Who can apply?
The program is open to members of the Sackville Business Association, including business and commercial property owners. The property must be located within the Sackville Business District. If you're not sure whether you're a member, please contact the office.
What costs are covered?
Eligible costs include design, fabrication and installation. The types of business signs that are eligible include signs mounted on buildings, canopy/awning signage, and pylon or planter box signs.
What is the deadline for the program?
There is no deadline to apply. Grants will be approved as long as funding is available. Signage upgrades have to be completed and a final claim submitted by March 31, 2013.
I had a new sign installed last year. Can I apply for reimbursement for it?
No, the Signage Upgrade Program does not provide funding retroactively.
I'm in the process of having a new sign installed. Is it eligible?
No, the application must be approved and a project agreement signed before construction starts.
I'm opening a new business in the Sackville Business District. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, as long as you are the registered owner of the property where the sign will be installed, or you have a minimum two-year lease in place. If leasing, the registered property owner must sign the application, indicating they've given permission to erect the signage.
I'm moving my existing business to another location in the Sackville Business District. Can I apply?
Yes, if you're the registered owner of the property or you have a two-year lease in place. If you are leasing the space, the property owner must also sign the application, indicating they've given permission to erect the signage.
For a complete list of guidelines and an application, please contact the SBA office.