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2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial support for property and business improvements
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Community Improvement Plan page now shows the second intake as July 1 to September 30, 2026 instead of January 1 to March 31, 2026, and the on-page contact block has been removed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Community Improvement Plan page now shows the second intake as July 1 to September 30, 2026 instead of January 1 to March 31, 2026, and the on-page contact block has been removed.
CIP intake window updated
The Community Improvement Plan page now shows the second intake as July 1 to September 30, 2026 instead of January 1 to March 31, 2026. The page also no longer displays the on-page Economic Development Officer contact block with the email address and phone extension previously shown for pre-consultation.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Opened July 1, 2026
Location
Laurentides, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program offers up to 50% of eligible costs for private-sector reinvestment in privately owned properties in the Township of Lake of Bays, especially in Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside. It funds accessibility upgrades, housing redevelopment, business expansion, tourism activity and public art.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laurentides
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expansion and diversification of existing businesses
- Beautification and visual appeal improvements
- Housing development
- New tourism and business activity
- Public art
Documents Needed
- Plans
- Photos
- Quotes
- An additional and separate Art in Public Spaces Application for each piece of art being considered
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Property owners
- Private sector applicants
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs related to accessibility, renewable energy projects such as solar panels, and structural and mechanical upgrades to existing commercial buildings, including plumbing and electrical systems, safety and fire protection systems, structural upgrades, windows, new technologies, building insulation, consultant fees, fire suppression systems, carpentry, HVAC and interior renovations.
- Costs related to landscaping, façade improvement and signage upgrading.
- Acquisition costs related to development of vacant residential land or redevelopment of multi-residential housing or single-family dwellings with accessory residential uses, as well as construction costs related to redevelopment of those properties; renewable energy projects such as solar panels, small-scale wind turbines or geothermal associated with the production of new housing units.
- Construction costs related to new construction for eligible supply-chain industry sectors, including plumbing and electrical systems, installation of safety and fire protection systems, structural upgrades, windows, new technologies, technology and construction related to market expansion, building insulation, consultant fees, fire suppression systems, metal fabrication, carpentry and HVAC.
- Development and installation costs relating to works of public art.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Appliances
Eligible geographic areas
- Baysville Project Area
- Dorset Project Area
- Dwight Project Area
- Hillside Project Area
How to apply
- Review Program Details
- Schedule a Pre-Consultation Meeting with staff
- Gather Supporting Documentation (Plans, Photos, Quotes, etc.)
- Fill out the Online Form
Processing and Agreement
- If a loan is approved, a loan agreement must be signed between the parties, and a loan amortization repayment table established.
Additional information
- Applications are open twice a year, during the first quarter (January to March) and the third quarter (July to September).
- The second intake will only occur if funding remains available after the first.
- An additional and separate Art in Public Spaces Application must be completed for each piece of art being considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
What is the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Private Sector Incentive Program offers up to 50% of eligible costs for private-sector reinvestment in privately owned properties in the Township of Lake of Bays, especially in Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside. It funds accessibility upgrades, housing redevelopment, business expansion, tourism activity and public art.
How much funding can be received?
2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 30, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
The property must be privately owned and located in a CIP project area.
What expenses are eligible under 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Expansion and diversification of existing businesses
Beautification and visual appeal improvements
Housing development
New tourism and business activity
Public art
Who can I contact for more information about the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Lake of Bays Township by email at mlonsdale@lakeofbays.on.ca or by phone at 705-635-2272 ext. 1235.
Where is the 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The 2025 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available Laurentides, Ontario.