Vandalism Recovery Grant

Program Overview

The Downtown Duncan Vandalism Recovery Grant Program is a financial assistance initiative designed to support local businesses impacted by vandalism. This grant aims to offset out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to acts of vandalism, helping affected businesses recover quickly and maintain their presence in the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Program Objectives

• Provide timely financial relief to businesses affected by vandalism.

• Encourage businesses to report incidents and pursue insurance claims.

• Promote resiliency and economic stability within the Downtown Duncan BIA.

• Support community safety and recovery by discouraging business displacement.

Grant Details

• Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 per approved application, not to exceed the deductible amount incurred.

• Matching Requirement: No matching funds required.

• Reimbursable Costs: Insurance deductibles and directly related out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance (e.g., immediate temporary boarding or graffiti removal).

• Program Cap & Prioritization: Grants will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until annual funding is exhausted. In the event of high demand, priority may be given to:

  • First-time applicants

  • Incidents with documented community impact or severe damage

Application Process

• Incident Occurs: Business experiences a vandalism incident.

• Insurance Claim: Business files a claim with their insurance provider (if applicable).

• Documentation Collection:

  • Police report or incident number.

  • Insurance documentation showing the deductible amount (if applicable).

  • Photos of the damage.

  • Receipts for emergency repairs or replacement costs.

• Application Submission:

  • Complete online or paper application form.

  • Attach required documents.

• Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed by Downtown Development Committee

  • Decision issued within 30 days of submission.

• Disbursement:

  • Approved funds issued via cheque or direct deposit.

    
    

To apply for this grant opportunity, download the application and guidelines document below.