The City of Airdrie is committed to revitalizing downtown through a suite of incentives that accelerate redevelopment, enhance aesthetics and support business growth in the heart of our community. Seven streams are available to property owners, developers, business operators and event organizers. 

Councils goals for the downtown incentives include:

• Support local businesses: Help existing businesses grow and attract new ones.
• Create a vibrant atmosphere: Make downtown a place people want to visit and enjoy.
• Enhance visual appeal: Improve the look and feel of buildings and public spaces.
• Encourage private investment: Use public incentives to spark private development.
• Promote sustainability and accessibility: Build a downtown that’s inclusive and future-ready.

How the program works: 

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing, first-come, first-served basis
• Funding is available until programs close or funds are exhausted
• Each stream has specific eligibility criteria and application requirements
• Applicants may be eligible for multiple streams

Activation & collaboration grant

Supports public events, programs and initiatives that that bring life to Downtown Airdrie. Covers up to 50 per cent of eligible costs to a maximum of $10,000 per event, program or initiative.

Activation grant details and application

Development support

Covers eligible municipal fees for new buildings or major renovations in the Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) area. This reduces upfront development costs for property owners and developers.

Development support details and application

Environmental site assessment (ESA) grant

Reimburses the cost of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments. These assessments identify potential soil and groundwater issues on a property before development begins.

ESA details and application

Expedited development permit

Speeds up development permit approvals in the CRL area, so projects can proceed faster.

Expedited permits details and application

Property improvement grant

Supports building exterior and public-facing improvements. Covers up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000 for property owners or $25,000 for business tenants in multi-unit buildings.

Property improvement details and application

Parking structure subsidy

Offsets costs for above-ground or below-ground parking structures on high-density development projects in the CRL area.

Parking subsidy details and application