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Community Improvement Funding
Top-up funding for community improvement projects
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses already approved and participating in their local municipality’s Community Improvement Planning (CIP) programme.
See full eligibility
Overview
Community Improvement Funding offers top-up support for businesses participating in a local Community Improvement Plan. The program funds studies, property improvements, and major development projects in commercial, housing, agricultural, tourism, and sustainability sectors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Pre-development studies and planning.
- Physical and aesthetic property improvements.
- Significant development projects in eligible sectors.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses already approved and participating in their local municipality’s Community Improvement Planning (CIP) programme.
Eligible expenses
- Pre-development studies and planning work.
- Construction, renovation, and infrastructure improvements.
- Property enhancement costs for eligible development projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County
- Member municipalities: Township of Centre Wellington, Town of Erin, Guelph Eramosa Township, Township of Mapleton, Town of Minto, Township of Puslinch, and Township of Wellington North
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to projects that have multiple aspects of the above eligibility.
How to apply
- Confirm your eligibility for the CIP with your local member municipality.
- Contact your member municipality to apply for both municipal and County funding.
- Application Review.
- Start your project.
Processing and Agreement
- Once you have been approved at the municipal level, your local Economic Development Officer will forward your project to the County level, wherein the application will be reviewed for approval.
- Under the Major Activity Grant programme, approved applicants will first complete their project, after which the County would provide annual grant payments.
- Once the project is completed, you will be interviewed as part of programme closing requisites.
- Please make sure to take before and after photos, as well as keep all receipts required for the completion of your project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Funding Program
What is the Community Improvement Funding?
Community Improvement Funding offers top-up support for businesses participating in a local Community Improvement Plan. The program funds studies, property improvements, and major development projects in commercial, housing, agricultural, tourism, and sustainability sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Funding Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Funding program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Funding program, you must:
Approved CIP participant.
Project fits an eligible category.
Municipal approval required first.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Funding?
Pre-development studies and planning.
Physical and aesthetic property improvements.
Significant development projects in eligible sectors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Funding?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at ecdev@wellington.ca or by phone at 519.837.2600 x 2614.
Where is the Community Improvement Funding available?
The Community Improvement Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Funding is a Grant and Funding