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Community Business Improvement Grant Program
Funding for local business improvement projects
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 19, 2026
Location
Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports building improvements, accessibility upgrades, and signage projects in Temiskaming Shores. Offers up to $5,000 per application/project, covering 50% of eligible costs.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 19, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Temiskaming Shores
- 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
- Exterior building improvements and streetscape upgrades
- Accessibility improvements to existing buildings
- New or improved business signage
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Photographs of the project area
- Quotes or receipts for budget items
- Required permits or applications, if applicable
- Project summary report form after completion
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated businesses
- Businesses registered in Ontario
- Businesses operating in Temiskaming Shores
Who is not eligible
- Home-based businesses
- Colleges, schools, and hospitals
- Religious or political activities
- Businesses requesting flow-through funding
- Temporary, part-time, or permanent staff positions
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs for building improvements, accessibility upgrades, and signage projects
- Professional fees for approved project-related work
- Permits and related application costs such as building, planning, by-law, site plan, and encroachment items
- Landfill fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- In-kind or non-third-party labour
- Home-based businesses
- Flow-through funding
- Religious or political activities
- Staff positions and invitational travel
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Temiskaming Shores
- Haileybury
- Dymond
- New Liskeard
- North Cobalt
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the TSDC Subcommittee for completeness and policy compliance
- The City reviews the subject property’s standing before a decision is made
- Applicants are notified of the application status after review
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement before funds are released
- A project summary report is required within 90 days after project completion
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Pre-application consultation is recommended.
- Applicants must submit a signed project summary report within 90 days after completion.
- Funding may take up to 4 weeks after the agreement is signed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Business Improvement Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Business Improvement Grant Program. 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 Community Business Improvement Grant Program?
Supports building improvements, accessibility upgrades, and signage projects in Temiskaming Shores. Offers up to $5,000 per application/project, covering 50% of eligible costs.
How much funding can be received?
Community Business Improvement Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Business Improvement Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Business Improvement Grant Program program, you must:
Ontario-registered business
Operates in Temiskaming Shores
Not home-based
What expenses are eligible under Community Business Improvement Grant Program?
Exterior building improvements and streetscape upgrades
Accessibility improvements to existing buildings
New or improved business signage
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Business Improvement Grant Program?
You can contact City of Temiskaming Shores by email at tsdc@temiskamingshores.ca or by phone at 705-672-3363.
Where is the Community Business Improvement Grant Program available?
The Community Business Improvement Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Business Improvement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Business Improvement Grant Program is a Grant and Funding