Yellowknife Commercial Development for Universal Design Grant
Yellowknife provides up to $15,000 per eligible universal entrance or streetscape accessibility improvement for commercial businesses in targeted zones.
About this program
The City of Yellowknife's Commercial Development for Universal Design Grant supports accessibility improvements by new or existing commercial businesses in Downtown, Commercial Service, and Old Town Mixed Use zones. The grant can cover 50% of eligible architecture, engineering, design, and labour costs, up to $15,000, to create a universal entrance and up to $15,000 to create a universal streetscape that improves pedestrian accessibility from the building to the sidewalk.
Eligibility
New or existing commercial businesses in Yellowknife's Downtown, Commercial Service, or Old Town Mixed Use zones may apply for eligible universal design accessibility improvements.
Requirements
- Business must be a commercial business located in an eligible Yellowknife zone.
- Project must create a universal entrance or universal streetscape accessibility improvement.
- Eligible costs must relate to architecture, engineering, design, or labour.