Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Municipality of West Elgin
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Municipality of West Elgin is the municipal government serving West Elgin, Ontario. It supports local business growth, property improvement, and community development through municipal planning, business development services, and programs such as the Community Improvement Plans. View Municipality of West Elgin's website for more information.
Content last updated: April 24, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Municipality of West Elgin
119 opportunities availableF
Grant and FundingClosed
Funding: International Trade and Labour
Funding for international labour-related initiatives
O
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Official Languages Health Program
Improving health access for official language minorities
T
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate
Tax support for specialized e-business companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Regional Quantum Innovation
Support for quantum innovation in Quebec
E
Grant and FundingClosed
Early Career Investigators in Alberta Research Grant
Funding for early-career critical care research in Alberta
H
F
Grant and FundingClosed
Ferry Services Contribution Program
Federal support for inter-provincial ferry services
C
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
COVID-19 wage and rent subsidies – Eligibility for past subsidies (THRP, HHBRP, CRHP, CEWS, CERS)
Historical eligibility rules for COVID-19 wage and rent support
W
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Business support for women entrepreneurs
C
Expert AdviceClosed
Community Immigrant Retention in Rural Ontario (CIRRO)
Supports rural communities retaining newcomers and youth
C
Expert AdviceClosed
Consulting Services Program 2023-2028 (Agriconseils Network)
Funding for agricultural consulting services
L
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Low-Income Financial Assistance
Financial help for essential health and funeral costs
C
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Community Housing Acquisition Program
Loan to acquire existing community housing properties
R
Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program
Supports rail climate resilience projects in Canada
G
Grant and FundingClosed
Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants
Funding for community tennis equity initiatives
E
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Community Support Fund
Funding for COVID-19 community support projects
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Solicited call - Skills for Success
Skills training funding for workforce readiness
M
M
Grant and FundingClosed
Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG)
Annual policing support for municipalities
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Certified Emerging Indigenous Leaders (CEIL) Program Scholarship
Leadership scholarship for Indigenous youth
B
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioReady™ Paid Internship Program
Salary support for hiring BioReady talent
G
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program – Market Development Team Applicants’ Guide
Funding for regional deep retrofit market development
N
Grant and FundingClosed
Northern Rockies Grizzly Bear Conservation Grant
Supports grizzly bear conservation in the Northern Rockies
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
Supports community wildfire prevention projects
I
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program (voted)
Support for Indigenous consultation participation
D
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Dr. Gary Gibson Lambda Foundation Award
Research award for queer health studies
R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Renfrew County Community Development Fund
Non-repayable funding for local economic development
M
I
Grant and FundingClosed
Inclusive Climate Action for Tunisian Municipalities (ICATM)
Inclusive climate action support for Tunisian municipalities
C
2
Grant and FundingOpen
2025 Wildfires Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program
Disaster recovery support for wildfire-affected organizations
I
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP)
Supports long-term marine safety partnerships
B
Grant and FundingClosed
Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP)
Funding for ballast water innovation projects
E
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
E.J. Crossman Endowment Fund
Funding for freshwater fish research at the ROM
F
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Funding under the Social Development Partnerships Program (Disability component): Building a stronger foundation for leadership of youth with disabilities: Application closed
Funding for youth disability leadership partnerships
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada-BC (CBCHB) Housing Benefit
Rental support for eligible households in British Columbia
R
Other SupportClosed
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Monthly rent support for eligible low-income families
R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Rapid Response Challenge
Supports rapid manufacturing solutions for COVID-19 response
P
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding Program (PFP)
Support for participation in CNSC engagement activities
N
Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Nova Scotia Local Beef Processing Program
Funding for local beef processing projects in Nova Scotia
E
Grant and FundingClosed
Exhibition Renewal and Museum Activities Support Program
Support for museum exhibitions and activities
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Sylva Gelber Music Foundation Awards
Funding for emerging classical music performers
S
P
Grant and FundingClosed
Participant Funding for the Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada: 2017
Funding for written submissions on uranium oversight report
I
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects Program
Funding for Indigenous-led data research projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
Support for Indigenous cultural spaces
O
Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
Tax credit for Ontario energy and property costs
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Distributor Discount Program: Foodservice
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Discover Brantford, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), Township of Conmee, Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Instant discounts on efficient kitchen equipment
E
Expert AdviceClosed
Enbridge Gas Energy Audits, Studies & Assessments Incentives
Incentives for energy audits and efficiency studies
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Home Winterproofing Program (HWP)
Free home energy upgrades for eligible households
G
K
Grant and FundingClosed
Kootenay Savings Community Foundation Programs
Funding for community projects and initiatives
T
Grant and FundingClosed
Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Discover Brantford, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), Township of Conmee, Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Scholarships for health and social services recruitment
S
L
B
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)
Funding for bitumen-derived advanced materials
M
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Margaret Woodson Nea Mentorship Program
Mentorship support for professional visual artists
L
Grant and FundingClosed
LOAF Sight Bursary
One-time bursary for Alberta students with sight impairment
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities
Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
N
Grant and FundingClosed
National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)
Supports flood risk reduction and mitigation planning
S
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Research Challenge
Support for new VCH clinical practice research
C
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreement
Supports local cultural development projects in Quebec
I
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Indigenous Knowledge and Trails Funding Stream
Funding for Indigenous-led trail projects
S
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Government of Québec Co-funding for Canada Foundation for Innovation Programs (PSO, Stream 3)
Funding for research infrastructure co-financing
C
Tax CreditsClosed
Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358)
Property tax relief for qualifying property owners
L
R
Grant and FundingClosed
Rear-Admiral Fred Mifflin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for active Navy cadets in maritime studies
T
Grant and FundingClosed
Théâtre – projets francophones
Funding for French-language theatre projects in Ontario
E
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
ESSOR Program – Stream 2: Support for Investment Projects Promoting Productivity and Business Expansion
Funding for productivity, expansion and clean growth projects
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Certificate and Apprenticeship Bursary
Bursary for short-term vocational studies
C
Tax CreditsClosed
Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)
Refundable tax credits for clean economy investments
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Transformational Research in Adolescent Mental Health (TRAM)
Pan-Canadian adolescent mental health network initiative
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Sanitary Sewer Rodding Rebate Program
Sewer rodding rebates for eligible West Elgin owners
O
Grant and FundingClosed
Oslo International Summer School Bursary
Financial support for Oslo Summer School students
#
E
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Extended Asset Condition Reporting System (E-ACRS)
Funding for infrastructure condition inspections
I
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Affairs Grants Program
Funding for small Indigenous social, cultural and educational projects
L
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program
Funding for community and school wellness projects
P
Grant and FundingClosed
President's Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship in Transdisciplinary Research and Distinguished Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship
Doctoral recruitment support for transdisciplinary research
P
Tax CreditsClosed
Property Tax Increase Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Annual property tax relief for eligible residents
F
Grant and FundingClosed
Fine Craft Industry Development Program
Support for fine craft professional growth
C
H
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Housing (Rent Geared to Income) Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Discover Brantford, Township of Conmee, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Subsidized housing based on household income
I
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
G
Grant and FundingOpen
George Ross Legacy Stewardship Program
Funding for stewardship projects in Metro Vancouver parks
S
Grant and FundingClosed
Graduate Student Scholarships
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia
Scholarships for full-time graduate research in emerging technologies
G
E
Tax CreditsClosed
Eligibility Attestation for the Ristourne à impôt différé
Eligibility attestation for deferred tax rebate
C
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
Funding for northern climate adaptation projects
P
Grant and FundingClosed
Prince Edward Island Active Transportation Fund
Funding for active transportation projects in Prince Edward Island
C
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Chronic Wasting Disease Research Program
Funding for collaborative CWD research in Alberta
M
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Métis Mortgage Assistance Program
Mortgage support for eligible Métis households
R
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Racial Justice Fund
Supports New Hampshire racial justice organizations
I
Grant and FundingClosed
In-Suite Energy Efficiency Program
Energy-saving upgrades for multi-family buildings
Grant and FundingClosed
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Funding for First Nations emergency management and resilience
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Heat Pump Program
Energy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities
M
Grant and FundingClosed
Manitoba Schools Lighting Initiative
Funding for energy-efficient school lighting upgrades
R
Grant and FundingClosed
Rental Housing Development Charge (DC) Deferral Program
Deferred development charges for new rental housing
C
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Commercial Energy Management Program
Funding for commercial energy savings projects
T
Grant and FundingClosed
Treaty Related Measures (TRM) Program
Funding for treaty negotiation consultation projects
E
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program
Free and subsidized home energy upgrades
B
Grant and FundingClosed
BUILDING Foundations Bursary Program
Bursaries for Manitoba post-secondary students
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Project Grant Program
Funding for local community projects in Grimsby
H
Grant and FundingClosed
Historical societies assistance program
Funding for historical societies publishing heritage periodicals
E
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Energy Efficiency for Rental Apartments and Accommodations Program
No-cost energy upgrades for rental buildings
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Municipality of West Elgin, Municipality of Trent Hills, Town of Stouffville, Town of Mono, Town of Petrolia, Town of Tillsonburg, Township of Terrace Bay, Township of Stone Mills, Township of St. Joseph, Township of Southgate, Township of South Algonquin, Town of Saugeen Shores, City of Sarnia, Township of Ryerson, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), Town of Renfrew, Town of Petawawa, Town of Penetanguishene, Municipality of Wawa, Township of Ramara, Township of North Dumfries, Township of Perth South, Town of Perth, Township of Melancthon, Town of LaSalle, City of Orillia, Township of Laurentian Valley (LV), Township of Brock, Township of West Lincoln, Municipality of Huron East, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Goderich, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI), Municipality of Red Lake, Township of Guelph/Eramosa (GET), Town of Georgina, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Municipality of French River, Town of Fort Frances, Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA), Township of Essa, United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), Town of East Gwillimbury (EG), Township of Drummond/North Elmsley (DNE), Discover Brantford, Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), Township of Conmee, Town of Collingwood, City of Clarence-Rockland, CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Programs to reduce home energy bills in Ontario
O
Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
Merit-based funding for Ontario graduate students
P
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding
Funding for Indigenous participation in regulatory engagement
C
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Cultural Development Agreements (EDC) - Financial Assistance Program
Funding for municipal cultural partnership projects
C
Grant and FundingClosed
Condo and Apartment Rebate Program
Rebates for condo and apartment energy upgrades
A
S
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingClosed
Support Program for Research and Innovation Organizations – Support for Financing Public Research and Innovation Infrastructures (PSO, Component 4a)
Funding for public research infrastructure projects
I
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
S
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support for the Completion of Investment Projects
Support for investment and digital transition projects
About Municipality of West Elgin
What is the mission of Municipality of West Elgin?
To support economic growth, investment, and community wellbeing in West Elgin through municipal leadership, planning, and targeted development and improvement programs.
What type of organization is Municipality of West Elgin?
Municipality of West Elgin is a Municipal government.
What is Municipality of West Elgin's official website?
Municipality of West Elgin's official website is https://www.westelgin.net/en/business-and-development/community-improvement-plans.aspx.
What else should I know about Municipality of West Elgin?
The Municipality of West Elgin is the municipal government for West Elgin, Ontario. Through its local governance, planning, and business development functions, the Municipality supports residents, businesses, property owners, and community organizations while guiding growth and development across the community.
Its public Business and Development resources provide information on available lands, planning and development, building permits, maps, and tools for starting or expanding a business. These services position West Elgin as an active municipal participant in local economic development and business support.
The Municipality also highlights Community Improvement Plans as part of its business and development offering. In this role, the Municipality of West Elgin acts as a local public provider of development support, community improvement incentives, and business-facing municipal resources that contribute to local prosperity and community enhancement.