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Community Improvement Plan for Villages
Funding for village property improvement projects
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports village revitalization in Rideau Lakes through property improvement incentives. Funding is available for commercial façade work, heritage restoration, accessibility upgrades, low-impact development, residential conversion, and affordable housing-related projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- 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?
- Property owners
- Assessed owners
- Tenants
- Authorized recipients of grant rights
Eligible expenses
- Materials and construction supplies
- Professional, design, and trade services
- Planning and building application fees
- Eligible permit fees
- Low-impact development materials and systems
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Labour done by the owner
- Work outside eligible grant items
- Costs not supported by required estimates
Eligible geographic areas
- Chaffeys Lock
- Delta
- Elgin
- Lombardy
- Newboro
- Portland
Activities funded
- Commercial façade and sign improvements
- Built heritage restoration and adaptive reuse
- Accessibility improvements for businesses
- Low-impact development projects
- Residential conversion and affordable housing projects
How to apply
- Step 1
- Schedule a pre-consultation with Township staff.
- Discuss the proposed project and application requirements.
- Step 2
- Complete the CIP application form.
- Prepare supporting information, including cost estimates and project details.
- Step 3
- Submit the application to the Township’s Development Services Department.
- Ensure the application is complete before it is reviewed.
- Step 4
- Wait for staff review, committee recommendation, and Council decision.
- If approved, sign the required agreement with the Township.
- Step 5
- Complete the project.
- Submit invoices and proof of payment for reimbursement.
Documents Needed
- Completed CIP application form
- At least two detailed cost estimates
- Property and owner information
- Photos of the existing property
- Supporting plans or reports, if required
Selection criteria
- Supports the vision of the CIP
- Supports the village vision
- Project feasibility
- Community benefit
- Supports economic development
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by Township staff.
- Staff provides a recommendation to the Planning Advisory and Committee of Adjustment.
- The Committee makes a recommendation to Council.
- Applicants are notified of the decision.
- Approved applicants sign an agreement with the Township before funding is released.
Additional information
- Pre-consultation with Township staff is required before applying.
- Applications are accepted at any time, subject to available annual funds.
- Only one grant per program is allowed per calendar year, per registered property.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan for Villages Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan for Villages?
This program supports village revitalization in Rideau Lakes through property improvement incentives. Funding is available for commercial façade work, heritage restoration, accessibility upgrades, low-impact development, residential conversion, and affordable housing-related projects.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan for Villages Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan for Villages program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan for Villages program, you must:
Project must fit the Village CIP vision.
Property must be in the project area.
Applicant must be current on municipal fees.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan for Villages?
Materials and construction supplies
Professional, design, and trade services
Planning and building application fees
Eligible permit fees
Low-impact development materials and systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan for Villages?
You can contact Township of Rideau Lakes by email at info@rideaulakes.ca or by phone at 1-800-928-2250.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan for Villages available?
The Community Improvement Plan for Villages program is available the province of Ontario.