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Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program
Financial incentives for village core businesses
Offered by Official source: king.ca
Township of King
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial incentives for businesses located in King Township village cores. It supports façade, signage, landscaping, accessibility, parking, property conversion, permit fees, and tax increment improvements.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Start a business
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses located in King Township village cores.
- Businesses undertaking eligible improvement projects under the Community Improvement Plan.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside King Township village cores.
- Businesses whose projects do not fit an eligible incentive category.
Eligible expenses
- Façade and signage improvements.
- Landscaping and accessibility upgrades.
- Parking area improvements and bicycle parking.
- Property conversion or reuse works.
- Planning and building permit fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- King Township, Ontario.
- Village cores of King City, Nobleton, and Schomberg.
Activities funded
- Façade and signage improvements.
- Landscaping upgrades.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Parking area improvements.
- Property conversion, reuse, and redevelopment-related improvements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Preliminary inquiry
- Contact the Economic Development Officer.
- Confirm location, zoning, permitted use, and possible financial incentives.
- Step 2: Preconsultation, if required
- Meet with the Planning Department if zoning or permitted use changes are needed.
- Receive guidance on required information and materials.
- Step 3: Complete required applications
- Submit the necessary planning applications, permits, or related forms for the project.
- Proceed with any additional departmental applications that apply.
Selection criteria
- Location within a village core.
- Fit with an eligible Community Improvement Plan incentive.
- Compliance with applicable planning and permit requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are reviewed through preliminary inquiry and, when needed, preconsultation.
- The Township confirms whether the property and project may qualify for incentives.
- Applicants are informed of the planning applications, permits, or approvals required.
- Some projects may proceed only after the necessary planning process is completed.
Additional information
- Properties in the village cores may be eligible for several financial incentives under the Community Improvement Plan.
- King Township provides an Economic Development Officer as a single point of contact for business inquiries.
- Some businesses may need planning approvals, permits, or licenses before proceeding.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program?
This program offers financial incentives for businesses located in King Township village cores. It supports façade, signage, landscaping, accessibility, parking, property conversion, permit fees, and tax increment improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program program, you must:
Located in a village core.
Project fits an eligible incentive type.
May require permits or approvals.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program?
Façade and signage improvements.
Landscaping and accessibility upgrades.
Parking area improvements and bicycle parking.
Property conversion or reuse works.
Planning and building permit fees.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program?
You can contact Township of King by email at ecdev@king.ca or by phone at 905.833.4016.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program available?
The Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.