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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity
Supports private-sector property improvements and redevelopment
Funding available
$ 2,000 - $ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity supports private sector reinvestment in privately owned properties in Lake of Bays. It focuses on tourism, business investment, economic development, and attainable/affordable housing, with incentive programs for property improvements and redevelopment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
- 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
- Construction and upgrade work for existing commercial buildings
- Development or redevelopment of vacant residential land, multi-residential housing, or single-family dwellings with accessory residential uses
- New construction for eligible supply-chain industry sectors
- Commissioning and installation of works of public art
Documents Needed
- Supporting documentation such as plans, photos, and quotes
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Construction costs related to accessibility
- Renewable energy projects, such as solar panels
- Structural and mechanical upgrades to existing commercial buildings
- Landscaping costs, façade improvement, and signage upgrading
- Development and installation costs relating to works of public art
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Appliances
Eligible geographic areas
- Baysville Project Area
- Dorset Project Area
- Dwight Project Area
- Hillside Project Area
How to apply
- Review Program Details
- Schedule a Pre-Consultation Meeting with staff
- Gather Supporting Documentation, including plans, photos, and quotes
- Fill out the Online Form
Processing and Agreement
- A loan agreement must be signed between the parties.
- A loan amortization repayment table must be established.
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) — Beautification and Visual AppealSupports private property and public realm 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) — Public ArtSupports private sector public art improvements
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity supports private sector reinvestment in privately owned properties in Lake of Bays. It focuses on tourism, business investment, economic development, and attainable/affordable housing, with incentive programs for property improvements and redevelopment.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity program, you must:
The project must be in a CIP project area.
The project should enhance the public realm.
The project should contribute positively to the vitality of the Township’s four settlement areas.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity?
Construction and upgrade work for existing commercial buildings
Development or redevelopment of vacant residential land, multi-residential housing, or single-family dwellings with accessory residential uses
New construction for eligible supply-chain industry sectors
Commissioning and installation of works of public art
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity?
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) — New Tourism and Business Activity available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) — New Tourism and Business Activity is a Grant and Funding