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Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for Buckhorn revitalization
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Financial incentives for Buckhorn community improvement projects. Supports building upgrades, housing, façade work, and redevelopment in the designated project area.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Buckhorn
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Building rehabilitation, renovation, and redevelopment
- Façade and signage improvements
- Rental housing creation and affordability upgrades
- Major redevelopment and intensification projects
- Planning and design studies for community improvement works
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting plans, drawings, or studies
- Project cost information
- Any additional documents requested by the Municipality
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the Buckhorn CIPA
- Commercial, mixed-use, and institutional property owners
- Developers undertaking eligible redevelopment projects
- Tenants, for certain programs with owner consent
Who is not eligible
- Applicants for short-term or seasonal rental units
- Applicants whose project is outside the designated CIPA
- Applicants with litigation pending against the Municipality, if deemed ineligible
- Applicants involved in recent or repeated illegal activity, if rejected by Council
Eligible expenses
- Studies, plans, drawings, analyses, and assessments
- Facade improvement works
- Interior and exterior building and property improvement works
- Rental housing renovation or construction costs
- Planning, building, heritage, and sign-related fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Studies done only for purchase or sale due diligence
- Short-term rental units
- Seasonal rental units
- Security deposits
- Cash-in-lieu payments
Eligible geographic areas
- Buckhorn Community Improvement Project Area (Buckhorn, Ontario)
- Properties immediately adjacent to the CIPA may be considered case by case
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by municipal staff.
- Staff makes a recommendation to Council or Council’s designate.
- The application is approved or refused by Council or its designate.
- Some programs require a Grant Agreement before funding is issued.
- Applicants may appeal a refusal to Council.
Additional information
- Applications are only accepted after the plan is adopted and approved.
- Applicants may combine multiple incentive programs, subject to program rules.
- Some grants require a Grant Agreement with the Municipality.
- Funding may be reduced if other public or nonprofit support is received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan?
Financial incentives for Buckhorn community improvement projects. Supports building upgrades, housing, façade work, and redevelopment in the designated project area.
How much funding can be received?
Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Located in Buckhorn CIPA
Legitimate project intent
Pre-approval required
What expenses are eligible under Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan?
Building rehabilitation, renovation, and redevelopment
Façade and signage improvements
Rental housing creation and affordability upgrades
Major redevelopment and intensification projects
Planning and design studies for community improvement works
Who can I contact for more information about the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Trent Lakes by email at development@trentlakes.ca or by phone at 705-738-3800.
Where is the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan available?
The Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Buckhorn Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding