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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans
Funding for downtown and development improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham, Ontario
Overview
This program offers grants and loans to support improvements, redevelopment, and residential growth in New Tecumseth. It supports façade upgrades, signage, building code improvements, downtown housing, commercial conversions, public art, heritage works, and major development projects, with funding amounts varying by grant type.
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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
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham
- 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
- Downtown façade, signage, lighting, and property improvements
- Conversion or creation of residential units in mixed-use buildings
- Commercial space conversion and major development or redevelopment
- Public art and privately owned public space improvements
- Heritage conservation and brownfield remediation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed pre-consultation form
- Project description and supporting drawings or plans
- Cost estimates from contractors or professionals
- Photos of existing property or site conditions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Institutional properties
- Mixed-use property owners
- Residential development applicants
- Businesses in downtown and employment areas
Who is not eligible
- Properties under the Condominium Act for TIEG programs
- Projects already started or completed before application
- Applicants with outstanding tax arrears
- Applicants with ongoing or past by-law infractions that negatively affect the program
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for architects, engineers, planners, and heritage specialists
- Construction, renovation, demolition, and site preparation work
- Signage, lighting, landscaping, and parking area improvements
- Accessibility, fire protection, and building code upgrades
- Environmental assessment, remediation, and related brownfield costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before application submission
- Non-permanent fixtures, furnishings, and appliances
- Routine maintenance and lifecycle replacements
- Roof shingles and other normal roofing replacement work
- Parking area work for downtown residential units
Eligible geographic areas
- Alliston
- Beeton
- Tottenham
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-consultation is completed before the formal application.
- Town staff review the application and may request more information.
- Eligible files are recommended to Council, or approved by delegated staff where applicable.
- Approved applicants must sign an agreement, which is registered on property title.
- After completion, the Town inspects the project and issues notice of completion before funding begins.
Additional information
- All applications are subject to pre-consultation before submission.
- A written agreement must be signed and registered on title for approved projects.
- The Town may inspect completed projects and audit final costs if needed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans. 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 Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans?
This program offers grants and loans to support improvements, redevelopment, and residential growth in New Tecumseth. It supports façade upgrades, signage, building code improvements, downtown housing, commercial conversions, public art, heritage works, and major development projects, with funding amounts varying by grant type.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans program, you must:
Property must be in the Town project area.
Project must fit the grant type.
Pre-consultation is required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans?
Downtown façade, signage, lighting, and property improvements
Conversion or creation of residential units in mixed-use buildings
Commercial space conversion and major development or redevelopment
Public art and privately owned public space improvements
Heritage conservation and brownfield remediation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans?
You can contact Town of New Tecumseth by email at planning@newtecumseth.ca or by phone at 705-435-3900.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Development Incentive Grants and Loans is a Grant and Funding