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CIP and Mural Incentive Programs
Funding for industrial and downtown property improvements
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Financial incentives support industrial and downtown improvements in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The program can cover mural work, renovations, accessibility upgrades, environmental site assessments, and related development costs, with funding depending on the specific CIP program.
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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 : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- 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
- New construction and building expansion
- Building renovation, restoration, and improvement
- Accessibility upgrades to existing industrial premises
- Environmental site assessment and remediation planning
- Downtown mural creation or mural refresh work
Documents Needed
- Written permission from the property owner, if applying as a tenant
- Drawings or renderings of the proposed work
- Two quotes or a pro forma budget
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with owner permission
- Businesses located in industrial or downtown CIP areas
Who is not eligible
- Applicants for properties outside the eligible CIP areas, unless Council approval is granted for bordering properties
- Tenants without written owner permission
- Retroactive applicants who have already started the work
Eligible expenses
- Planning application fees and building permit fees
- Renovation and improvement costs, including materials, labour, equipment, and professional fees
- Accessibility improvement costs
- Environmental site assessment and remediation study costs
- Mural-related costs such as paint, supplies, and painter/designer fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive work already started before applying
- Tenant fit-up under the renovation program
- County, school board, and conservation authority fees and charges, unless otherwise stated
- Construction financing and long-term debt financing interest costs
- Murals that include advertising
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Reagens Industrial Park
- Artesian Industrial Park
- Properties bordering the eligible CIP areas, subject to Council approval
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CIP Administrator first.
- Completed applications go to the Evaluation Committee for recommendation.
- The application is then submitted to Council for a funding decision.
- If approved, a contract is prepared and must be signed before payment starts.
- Funds are paid by direct deposit, usually in instalments based on completion.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a CIP Administrator, an Evaluation Committee, and Council.
- Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Retroactive applications are not permitted.
- Approved applicants must sign a contract before payments are made.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs. 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 CIP and Mural Incentive Programs?
Financial incentives support industrial and downtown improvements in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The program can cover mural work, renovations, accessibility upgrades, environmental site assessments, and related development costs, with funding depending on the specific CIP program.
How much funding can be received?
CIP and Mural Incentive Programs Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs program, you must:
Property must be in an eligible CIP area.
Applicant must be owner or tenant.
Tenant applications need owner permission.
What expenses are eligible under CIP and Mural Incentive Programs?
New construction and building expansion
Building renovation, restoration, and improvement
Accessibility upgrades to existing industrial premises
Environmental site assessment and remediation planning
Downtown mural creation or mural refresh work
Who can I contact for more information about the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs?
You can contact Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury by email at ecdev@townofbwg.com or by phone at 905-775-5366 X1310.
Where is the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs available?
The CIP and Mural Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the CIP and Mural Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIP and Mural Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding