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Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan
Supports property improvement and redevelopment
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Mindemoya, Providence Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports property improvement and redevelopment in Central Manitoulin. Funding is available for façade upgrades, building renovation, planning fees, tax-based redevelopment, and environmental site assessments, with program caps varying by stream.
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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
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Mindemoya, Providence Bay
- 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
- Façade, landscape and signage improvements
- Building restoration, renovation and improvement
- New commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit residential development
- Tax-based property redevelopment
- Environmental site assessment for brownfield redevelopment
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting materials for the proposed work
- Proof of property ownership or tenant consent, if applicable
- Site plans or floor plans, where required
- Cost estimates or invoices for eligible work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private property owners
- Registered property owners
- Assessed property owners
- Authorized tenants with owner consent
- Commercial, mixed-use, multi-unit residential, and accommodation properties
Who is not eligible
- Owner-occupied residential properties
- Industrial properties
- Agricultural properties
- Applicants in tax arrears or by-law default
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the Municipality
Eligible expenses
- Façade, signage, and landscape improvements
- Building renovation, restoration, and fit-up costs
- Planning and related application fees
- Environmental site assessment costs
- Redevelopment-related construction and professional fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Owner-occupied residential dwellings
- Industrial properties and industrial uses
- Agricultural properties and agricultural uses
- Individual business operations not tied to property investment
- Standalone marketing or business promotion programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Mindemoya
- Providence Bay
- Other areas of Central Manitoulin for commercial fixed-roof accommodations
Selection criteria
- Quality of the proposed property enhancement or development
- Location and scale of the property
- Long-term viability and highest and best use
- Quality of plans, cost schedules, and business rationale
- Timing and feasibility of the work
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application consultation
- Contact the Municipality for guidance.
- Discuss the proposed project and program options.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form.
- Attach the required supporting materials.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to the Municipality of Central Manitoulin.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The Municipality screens and evaluates the application.
- Council makes the final approval decision.
- Step 5: Funding release
- Provide proof of eligible costs and completion details.
- Funds are released according to the program rules.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for basic eligibility.
- Accepted applications are reviewed by the Evaluation Committee.
- Council makes the final funding decision.
- An agreement may be required for some programs.
- Proof of costs must be provided before funds are released.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an Evaluation Committee and then approved by Council.
- The Municipality may request additional information or supporting materials.
- Funding terms may include an agreement for certain programs.
- The program is subject to ongoing review by the Municipality.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan?
Supports property improvement and redevelopment in Central Manitoulin. Funding is available for façade upgrades, building renovation, planning fees, tax-based redevelopment, and environmental site assessments, with program caps varying by stream.
How much funding can be received?
Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property in a target zone
Owner or authorized tenant
Good standing with the municipality
What expenses are eligible under Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan?
Façade, landscape and signage improvements
Building restoration, renovation and improvement
New commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit residential development
Tax-based property redevelopment
Environmental site assessment for brownfield redevelopment
Who can I contact for more information about the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Central Manitoulin by email at mmohr@centralmanitoulin.ca or by phone at 705-377-5726.
Where is the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan available?
The Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Central Manitoulin Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding