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Community Improvement Plan
Supports community improvement projects in Amherstburg
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides financial incentives to support community improvement projects in Amherstburg. It covers eligible activities such as industrial and commercial development, fee offsets, and tax-equivalent grants.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2026
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Hawkesbury
- 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
- New industrial development or expansion of existing industrial buildings
- New commercial development or expansion of existing commercial buildings
- Projects that support redevelopment, re-use, and revitalization of eligible lands
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting photos of the property or building
- Project plans, drawings, or sketches
- Quotes or cost estimates for the work
- Any required permits or approvals listed by the Town
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Developers
- Commercial and industrial businesses
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without owner consent when applying as tenants
- Projects started before approval
- Properties outside the designated project area
Eligible expenses
- Construction and expansion costs for eligible industrial or commercial buildings
- Planning and building permit fees
- Development charge fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before approval
- Projects outside the designated project area
- Costs not approved in the application and agreement
Eligible geographic areas
- Amherstburg Economic Development Community Improvement Project Area
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the plan’s economic development objectives
- Number of permanent full-time jobs created
- Minimum investment and project scale
- Project design and suitability for the area
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Discuss the project and confirm eligibility with Town staff.
- Review required documents and program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather supporting materials and project details.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Send the completed application and supporting documents to the Town by email, mail, or in person.
- Step 4: Review and approval
- Town staff review the application.
- Council or the designated authority makes the decision.
- If approved, sign the agreement before starting work.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Town staff and/or a review committee.
- The application is assessed for eligibility and eligibility criteria.
- Council makes the final approval decision.
- If approved, a financial incentive agreement must be signed before payment.
- Projects may be inspected, and payment is issued after completion and proof of costs.
Additional information
- Applications must be approved before work begins.
- A financial incentive agreement must be signed with the Town if approved.
- Other funding sources must be disclosed in the application.
- Funding is limited and subject to annual municipal budget approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan?
The program provides financial incentives to support community improvement projects in Amherstburg. It covers eligible activities such as industrial and commercial development, fee offsets, and tax-equivalent grants.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Located in the CIP area
Approved before work starts
Owner or tenant with consent
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan?
New industrial development or expansion of existing industrial buildings
New commercial development or expansion of existing commercial buildings
Projects that support redevelopment, re-use, and revitalization of eligible lands
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Casselman by email at infoplanning@hawkesbury.ca or by phone at 613-632-0106.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan available?
The Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.