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City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for commercial property improvements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Location
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Funding supports commercial property improvements in designated areas of Quinte West. It can help with façade and signage upgrades, planning and building fees, renovations, accessibility improvements, and certain redevelopment projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quinte West
- 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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Physical building improvements
- Property updates, renovations, expansions, and retrofits
- Commercial façade and signage upgrades
- Commercial and mixed-use building renovation projects
- Accessibility improvements and tourism-oriented space updates
Documents Needed
- Completed Intent to Apply form
- Completed CIP application form
- Quotes for the proposed work
- Photos of the work area
- Required drawings and supporting documents for the selected incentive
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Property owners
- Commercial tourism operators
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties
- Events and activity-based proposals
- Applicants in property tax arrears or in default of a by-law
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the City
Eligible expenses
- Façade and signage improvements
- Eligible planning fees and building permit fees
- Renovation costs for existing commercial and mixed-use buildings
- Accessibility improvement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events
- Activities
- Work started before official approval
- Retroactive project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Quinte West
- CIP Priority Area
- Downtown and Commercial area
- Non-urban tourism-related areas
- Properties in zoning DC, CC, RC, A, and RU only where applicable to the program stream
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an Intent to Apply form during an intake period.
- Eligible applicants are invited to complete the full CIP application with supporting documents.
- The Review and Evaluation Committee reviews the complete application.
- Final decisions are issued within four weeks of the submission deadline.
- Approved projects may begin after official approval, and payment is issued after completion and inspection.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed within the City’s defined intake periods.
- Only one successful application is allowed per property during the plan period.
- Funding can be stacked within the program, except for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
- Work started before official approval is not eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Quinte West - 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 City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan?
Funding supports commercial property improvements in designated areas of Quinte West. It can help with façade and signage upgrades, planning and building fees, renovations, accessibility improvements, and certain redevelopment projects.
How much funding can be received?
City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be within the CIP Area.
Project must be commercial or tourism-related.
Application must be complete and submitted on time.
What expenses are eligible under City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan?
Physical building improvements
Property updates, renovations, expansions, and retrofits
Commercial façade and signage upgrades
Commercial and mixed-use building renovation projects
Accessibility improvements and tourism-oriented space updates
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at none or by phone at 613-392-2841.
Where is the City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan available?
The City of Quinte West - Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.