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City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
Municipal incentives for business growth and development
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
North Bay offers municipal incentives to support business growth and development projects, with a maximum amount depending on the program. The plan supports industrial development, housing intensification, and downtown and waterfront commercial projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- 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
- Public administration
Location
- North Bay
- 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
- Industrial development projects
- Housing intensification and redevelopment projects
- Downtown revitalization projects
- Waterfront commercial development projects
Documents Needed
- Project plans and drawings
- Studies and reports
- Cost information
- Other supporting information requested by the City
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing businesses
- Startups
- Commercial projects
- Industrial projects
- Housing-related projects
Eligible expenses
- Third-party professional fees
- Façade improvements
- Building improvements
- Public art
- Parking and landscaping costs
- Parking or transit passes for eligible rebates
- Sidewalk patio professional fees and construction costs
Eligible geographic areas
- City of North Bay
- Downtown Target Area
- Waterfront Target Area
- Housing Target Area
- Industrial Target Area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City as part of the incentive program process.
- The Development Application Review Team provides immediate review and feedback before applications are made.
- Funding is subject to project eligibility and conformity with the Community Improvement Plan.
- Applicants should contact the City’s team to learn how to apply.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before any work begins.
- Supporting plans, drawings, studies, reports, and cost information may be required.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the City before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives. 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 City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
North Bay offers municipal incentives to support business growth and development projects, with a maximum amount depending on the program. The plan supports industrial development, housing intensification, and downtown and waterfront commercial projects.
How much funding can be received?
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program?
To be eligible for the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program, you must:
Project in a target area
Submitted before work starts
Must meet City requirements
What expenses are eligible under City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
Industrial development projects
Housing intensification and redevelopment projects
Downtown revitalization projects
Waterfront commercial development projects
Who can I contact for more information about the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
You can contact City of North Bay by email at growthcip@cityofnorthbay.ca or by phone at 1.800.465.1882.
Where is the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives available?
The City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives is a Other Support