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City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Municipal incentives for business and property improvements
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- Funding available
- $ 20,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan supports private investment through municipal incentives. It offers funding for commercial expansion, tourism projects, multi-residential housing, building improvements, studies, fees, and property tax rebates.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $20,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Elliot Lake
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Property owners and operators, with owner authorization where required
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Multi-residential property owners
Who is not eligible
- Projects outside the Community Improvement Project Area
- Applicants who have already started the work
- Applicants without required owner authorization
Eligible expenses
- Planning and building permit fees
- Feasibility studies, design plans, and environmental site assessments
- Accessibility, façade, signage, landscaping, and property improvements
- Commercial expansion work and tourism-related development
- New multi-residential construction and apartment renovations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before approval
- Retroactive expenses
- Costs outside the approved grant amount
- Fees or charges not related to the eligible program work
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Elliot Lake
- Community Improvement Project Area within the city’s urban settlement area
Activities funded
- Commercial expansion projects
- Tourism activation projects
- New multi-residential housing development
- Renovation of existing multi-residential apartments
- Property and building improvement projects in the CIP area
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program details
- Check the full CIP and the specific incentive requirements.
- Confirm that the proposed work fits the program.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the grant application form.
- Prepare drawings, a work plan, and a cost estimate.
- Obtain owner authorization if you are a tenant.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form and supporting materials to the City of Elliot Lake Economic Development Office.
- Applications may be submitted by mail or email.
- Step 4: Await review and approval
- The City reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- Approved projects proceed under the City’s conditions and agreement.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Design drawings or plans
- Work plan describing the improvements
- Cost estimate for the work
- Owner authorization, if applicable
Selection criteria
- Need for the project
- Cost effectiveness
- Financial viability
- Contribution to community quality of life
- Community involvement and response
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff or Council, depending on the grant amount.
- Incomplete applications or requests that do not meet program details are not considered.
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement with the City before payment.
- Work is inspected or verified before funding is issued.
- Grants may be delayed, reduced, or cancelled if requirements are not met.
Additional information
- Applications that do not follow the program details will not be considered.
- Written authorization from the property owner is required for tenant applicants.
- All required permits must be obtained before work begins.
- Projects must comply with municipal by-laws and Ontario building requirements.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
What is the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
The City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan supports private investment through municipal incentives. It offers funding for commercial expansion, tourism projects, multi-residential housing, building improvements, studies, fees, and property tax rebates.
How much funding can be received?
City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Property in the CIP area
Application before work starts
Owner authorization required
What expenses are eligible under City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Planning and building permit fees
Feasibility studies, design plans, and environmental site assessments
Accessibility, façade, signage, landscaping, and property improvements
Commercial expansion work and tourism-related development
New multi-residential construction and apartment renovations
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact City of Elliot Lake by email at santunes@elliotlake.ca or by phone at 705-848-2287 ext. 2107.
Where is the City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.