Securing Small Business Rebate - Anti-Vandalism Grant - Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce

Securing Small Business Rebate: Anti-Vandalism Grant

The Securing Small Business Rebate is BC's anti-vandalism grant program from the Province of BC that is being administered by the BC Chamber of Commerce, of which the Langley Chamber is a key member.

Opening on November 22, 2023 and running through January 31, 2025, this program can provide small businesses with up to $5,000 in grants to repair damage caused by vandalism and install preventative measures to stop future incidents.

Read the overview information below, and then visit the official Securing Small Business Rebate page to apply >

Rebates / Grants Available

Repair Rebate – Up to $4000

Businesses can access up to two Repair Rebates, each valued at up to $2000, for a maximum of $4000. Businesses can access one rebate for expenses incurred in 2023 and another for expenses incurred in 2024.

Business Eligibility

Be located in an area of British Columbia zoned for commercial or light industry use; and
Have an exterior entrance (accessible directly from an outside area such as sidewalk, street or parking area), which serves as the primary access point for customers and clients; and
Have a BC Business Registration Number; and
Be in good standing with the Province of British Columbia; and
Have less than 50 employees at the time the police report is filed for damage to commercial property, or at the time preventative work is undertaken, and
Not have received an alternative local rebate, grant or insurance claim (excluding the insurance deductibles) to cover the same expense.

Application Requirements

This is a rebate, so it is funds to recover some of the costs already incurred due to vandalism.

Applicants must therefore provide:

Photos of the damage experienced
Police file number associated with the incident (you must report it)
Name of insurance carrier and policy number. You must have insurance, but do not need to have claimed the damage through insurance.
Receipts from a third-party business for completed repair work clearly indicating equipment, supply, and labour costs; OR receipts for the cost of equipment and supplies purchased if the reparative measure was not installed by a third-party registered business or was self-installed

Eligible Repairs/Expenses

How To Apply

Preventative Rebate - Up to $1000

This anti-vandalism grant will provide a rebate of up to $1000 to help cover the costs of preventative measures taken by a business to prevent or deter future vandalism and property crime. Businesses can apply for this grant once during the duration of the program, for a maximum of $1000.

Business Eligibility

Be located in an area of British Columbia zoned for commercial or light industry use; and
Have an exterior entrance (accessible directly from an outside area such as sidewalk, street or parking area), which serves as the primary access point for customers and clients; and
Have a BC Business Registration Number; and
Be in good standing with the Province of British Columbia; and
Have less than 50 employees at the time the police report is filed for damage to commercial property, or at the time preventative work is undertaken, and
Not have received an alternative local rebate, grant or insurance claim (excluding the insurance deductibles) to cover the same expense.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

Receipts from a third-party registered business for completed preventative work that clearly indicate equipment, supply, and labour costs; OR
Receipts for the cost of equipment and supplies purchased if the preventative measure was not installed by a third-party registered business or self-installed.

Applicants NO LONGER need to prove vandalism or crime in their area.

Eligible Repairs/Expenses

Installation of new or enhancements to, for example:

Shatterproof glass or protective films
Locks
Impact protection attachment systems (for windows)
Exterior and interior security lighting
Cameras and recording/monitoring equipment
Alarm and monitoring system equipment
Anti-graffiti film, paints and/or coatings
Installation fees associated with approved preventative updates
Physical security audit of the exterior of the building
Other (including, but not limited to, security gates, pull-down protection shutters and/or permanent fencing)

How To Apply

Questions?

For questions, advice and guidance on accessing this grant for your business, please contact the Langley Chamber at 604 371 3770 or info@langleychamber.com

Securing Small Business Rebate: Anti-Vandalism Grant

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