Government Grant

True Colours Grants Program

True Colours is a granting program for the painting of the original exterior cladding of heritage buildings in historic colours from the Historical Vancouver True Colours palette. Successful applicants will receive a $1500* cash grant and free paint from Benjamin Moore. Grant recipients must hire an approved Benjamin Moore painter from a list provided. A heritage consultant will attempt to determine the original colour scheme of each building. The paint schemes funded will be from the True Colours Palette or original to the building as per the consultant's report.

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  • Vancouver Heritage Foundation
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  • Last updated 2 months ago
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Description
True Colours is a granting program for the painting of the original exterior cladding of heritage buildings in historic colours from the Historical Vancouver True Colours palette. Successful applicants will receive a $1500* cash grant and free paint from Benjamin Moore. Grant recipients must hire an approved Benjamin Moore painter from a list provided. A heritage consultant will attempt to determine the original colour scheme of each building. The paint schemes funded will be from the True Colours Palette or original to the building as per the consultant's report.

  • To help to restore the exterior paint colours of a heritage building.