LOCTED “Lock Out Crime Through Environmental Design”
Application Deadline April 1st, 2026
This Grant Program is based on CPTED, which stands for “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.” It is an approach to crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments. When properly applied, these principles can deter crime and help make people feel safe.
The program will provide free access to a CPTED assessment of your business location and surroundings. Depending on the outcome, grant funding may be provided to assist with recommended modifications.
DMRBIA feels strongly that pride of a community shows by keeping streets clean and landscaping tidy, managing graffiti, and dealing with other environmental aspects in a timely manner. This is reflected through the behaviour of citizens shopping, living in, or visiting our downtown BIA area. The LOCTED program seeks to influence behaviour and encourage stewardship, while reducing acts of vandalism; AND supports CMR Bylaws and RM RCMP’s goal of helping reduce property crime.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The program will fall under the DMRBIA Safety & Security Committee; CMR Bylaw dept. will be an active partner on the Grant Committee. City CSO’s (Community Safety Officers), will conduct a CPTED assessment of each applicant property and provide recommendations on how improvements can be made. In many cases these modifications can be very cost-effective.
The application process will include completing a simple DMRBIA LOCTED application form (much like the Façade Improvement Program), providing a “before” picture and proposed outcome (which may be adjusted after the CPTED assessment). The Committee will review each application on its merit and may allocate a one-time grant, up to 50% of the actual cost, after completion and proof of payment of the project (not including taxes), to a maximum of $2,000.
The program is limited in total funding available and the availability of CPTED-trained personnel.
LOCTED: Emergency Grant Funding
The DMRBIA offers a NEW Emergency Funding Grant to help local businesses recover quickly from property crime or vandalism.
This program provides up to 50% of repair costs (to a maximum of $1,000) for eligible expenses such as broken windows, damaged doors or locks, graffiti removal, lighting, and other exterior repairs not covered by insurance.
To qualify, businesses must be located within the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement catchment area, be in good standing with both the City and the BIA, and report the incident to the RCMP (a file number is required).
Applicants must submit before photos, proof of repairs, receipts, and the police report within one month of the incident. Property or business owners may apply once every two years per property, provided the repairs are paid for by the applicant.
View the LOCTED Emergency Grant Funding Full Program and Application Form