Program Overview

The Strathcona BIA Safety Intervention Grant Program provides financial support to SBIA members for implementing preventative measures against vandalism and commercial property crime. This locally funded initiative offers targeted, accessible, and practical support to property and business owners in Strathcona. 

Grants will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis to all eligible SBIA members and will be reviewed in the order they are received. The grant applications will be accepted from April 2nd, 2026 till March 31, 2027 or until the entire funding pool for the program year has been allocated to eligible members.

Each member is eligible for reimbursements of 50% of the cost of the project/supplies to a maximum of $2,000 for all eligible expenses as outlined below and as approved by the SBIA. Members who own or operate multiple properties/businesses are eligible up to a maximum of $2,000 per property. 

All grants will be paid after the work or supplies have been completed/purchased. Recipients will not need to repay the funds at any time. 

The SBIA reserves the right to reject or change the requirements of the grant application at any time and for any reason. 

The SBIA reserves the right to share and use grant applications in promotional opportunities. In these cases, the SBIA will take steps to contact the Applicant prior to said promotional opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, applicants must: 

• Be a SBIA member in good standing who owns or operates a commercial property or business in the SBIA catchment area. 
• Limit application to one approved grant per property for the program year. 3. Grant applications that meet the criteria below are eligible for reimbursements of 50% of the cost of the project/supplies to a maximum of $2,000. 
• Eligible property needs to have an exterior entrance (accessible directly from an outside area such as sidewalk, street, parking area). 
• For properties with multiple independent businesses that operate from distinct exterior entrances, each business may be treated as a separate eligible unit and submit its own grant application, up to one per unit. Businesses located on upper floors (such as second or third floors) are eligible to apply if their space has a clearly identifiable entrance that is directly accessible from the exterior of the building (e.g., sidewalk, street, or parking area). In addition, the shared common areas of multi-tenant commercial properties may be considered a distinct eligible unit if a clearly defined safety intervention is proposed for that space and the application is submitted by the property owner or strata representative. 
• Application must include a written statement in 200 words or less on what you intend to do, why this grant will help, and the impact it will have on your business/property. In this statement please demonstrate the need and what you will be using the funds for. 
• Using the official SBIA Preventative Safety Intervention grant application form, submit a grant application that meets all the criteria requirements as identified under the eligible grant area. 

• In cases of building improvements/property improvements, the property owner needs to be notified and agree to the to proposed improvements 
• If applicable and as determined by the SBIA representative, participate in a Zoom meeting or phone call with an SBIA representative to review and discuss the application 10. Applications must be received and approved by the SBIA in advance of any work in order to receive a grant. 
• You must provide a quote including: cost estimates of proposed work in the application form.
• Once the project is completed, you must provide documentation including all receipts, records of expenses, and before/after photos replated to the project 
• SBIA reserves the right to be granted access to inspect the property and the intended location of the improvement project both before and after the project is completed. This inspection is in addition to the required documentation. 
• Final approval and disbursement of grant funds are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of these requirements. The SBIA may ask for a testimonial related to the grant application and to confirm that the grant funding was used in accordance with the agreed upon criteria.