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City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for core area property improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Funding supports property improvements in Thunder Bay’s Strategic Core Areas, with grants of up to $10,000 per program and a combined maximum of $25,000 per property. It applies to planning and building fees, commercial conversions, upper-floor residential or office conversions, and commercial façade improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- 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
- Public administration
Location
- Thunder 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
- Rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings.
- Commercial conversion of main floor space.
- Residential or office conversion of upper floors.
- Commercial façade improvements.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Current tax bill
- Two cost estimates for the proposed work
- Conceptual drawings for improvements, where required
- Photos of existing conditions, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed property owners
- Tenants with written owner consent
Who is not eligible
- Single detached dwellings for the Planning and Building Fee Grant.
- Residential properties for the façade grant, except mixed-use buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Planning application fees and building permit fees.
- Materials, equipment, and contracted labour for eligible renovations or conversions.
- Façade improvement materials and related labour.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General maintenance, including painting and window or door replacement, unless part of a broader façade project.
- Owner or tenant labour.
- Work that starts before approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- North Core
- South Core
- Westfort business area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff for completeness and eligibility.
- A financial incentive program agreement is prepared and signed for approved projects.
- Applicants complete the work and notify the City when finished.
- City staff may complete a site visit and final review before issuing the grant.
Additional information
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding depends on the annual budget approved by City Council.
- Approved grants are issued after project completion and required verification.
- Applications can be combined across programs, up to the stated combined cap.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP). 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 Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Funding supports property improvements in Thunder Bay’s Strategic Core Areas, with grants of up to $10,000 per program and a combined maximum of $25,000 per property. It applies to planning and building fees, commercial conversions, upper-floor residential or office conversions, and commercial façade improvements.
How much funding can be received?
City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Located in a Strategic Core Area.
Owner, assessed owner, or tenant with consent.
Work approved before start.
What expenses are eligible under City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings.
Commercial conversion of main floor space.
Residential or office conversion of upper floors.
Commercial façade improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Thunder Bay – Strategic Core Areas Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Grant and Funding