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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal
Supports private property and public realm improvements
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Private sector applicants with reinvestment projects in privately owned properties located in the CIP project areas.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal supports private sector investment in privately owned properties in the Township of Lake of Bays. It funds property improvements and public art installations in Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Lake of Bays
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 5,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessibility-related construction
- Renewable energy projects
- Structural and mechanical upgrades to existing commercial buildings
- Landscaping, façade improvement, and signage upgrading
- Development and installation of works of public art
Documents Needed
- Plans
- Photos
- Quotes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector applicants with reinvestment projects in privately owned properties located in the CIP project areas.
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs related to accessibility
- Renewable energy projects, including solar panels
- Structural and mechanical upgrades to existing commercial buildings
- Costs related to landscaping, façade improvement, and signage upgrading
- Development and installation costs relating to works of public art
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Appliances
Eligible geographic areas
- Baysville
- Dorset
- Dwight
- Hillside
How to apply
- Review Program Details.
- Schedule a Pre-Consultation Meeting with staff.
- Gather Supporting Documentation.
- Fill out the Online Form.
Processing and Agreement
- A loan agreement must be signed between the parties for loan support.
- A loan amortization repayment table must be established for loan support.
Additional information
- The program has two intakes annually, in the first quarter and the third quarter.
- The second intake only occurs if funding remains available after the first.
- Before submitting an application, applicants must contact the Economic Development Officer for a pre-consultation by email or by calling 705-635-2272, ext. 1235.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Community Improvement Plan - Signage Funding StreamMatching funding for commercial signage improvements
- Community Improvement Plan – Façade Funding StreamFunding for commercial façade improvements
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Expansion and Diversification of Existing BusinessesSupports private-sector property improvements and business expansion
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Housing DevelopmentSupports attainable and affordable housing development
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business ActivitySupports private-sector property improvements and redevelopment
- Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Public ArtSupports private sector public art improvements
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal supports private sector investment in privately owned properties in the Township of Lake of Bays. It funds property improvements and public art installations in Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Hillside.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal program, you must:
The project must be located in the CIP project areas.
The project should enhance the public realm and contribute to the overall vitality of the Township’s four settlement areas.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal?
Accessibility-related construction
Renewable energy projects
Structural and mechanical upgrades to existing commercial buildings
Landscaping, façade improvement, and signage upgrading
Development and installation of works of public art
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal?
You can contact Lake of Bays Township by email at mlonsdale@lakeofbays.on.ca or by phone at 705-635-2272, ext. 1235.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — Beautification and Visual Appeal is a Grant and Funding