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Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs
Municipal funding for property and business improvements
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides grants and loans under the Municipality of Meaford’s Community Improvement Plan. It supports property improvement, energy efficiency retrofits, business planning studies, development-related fee relief, brownfields, affordable housing, surplus lands and buildings, and tourism destination projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Property and building façade improvements
- Energy efficiency retrofit projects
- Study and business plan projects
- Development-related projects involving municipal fee relief
- Brownfield, affordable housing, surplus lands, and tourism destination projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting photographs of the property and building façade
- Drawings or sketches of the proposed improvements
- Required municipal or agency approvals
- Contractor or professional quote
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial building and property owners
- Authorized agents of commercial property owners
- Commercial tenants with a long-term lease and owner approval
Eligible expenses
- Property improvement work
- Work related to energy efficiency retrofits
- Studies and business plan preparation
- Development charges and municipal fee-equivalent costs
- Brownfield-related costs, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications with incomplete forms
- Work started without required approvals or permits, where applicable
- Projects without required supporting documents
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Meaford, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Municipal Planning Staff to confirm eligibility.
- The application is then approved by Council.
- Work may begin after Council approval.
- Municipal staff may inspect the property as part of the process.
- Additional information may be requested before the application is processed.
Additional information
- Applications and supporting materials become part of a public record.
- Additional permits or municipal approvals may be required before work starts.
- Applications may be incomplete unless all required supporting information is provided.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs. 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 – Incentive Programs?
This program provides grants and loans under the Municipality of Meaford’s Community Improvement Plan. It supports property improvement, energy efficiency retrofits, business planning studies, development-related fee relief, brownfields, affordable housing, surplus lands and buildings, and tourism destination projects.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs program, you must:
Commercial property owners or agents
Eligible commercial tenants with lease and owner approval
Property not approved in past 5 years
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs?
Property and building façade improvements
Energy efficiency retrofit projects
Study and business plan projects
Development-related projects involving municipal fee relief
Brownfield, affordable housing, surplus lands, and tourism destination projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs?
You can contact Municipality of Meaford by email at building@meaford.ca or by phone at (519)538-1060 ext. 1113.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs available?
The Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs?
Community Improvement Plan – Incentive Programs is funded by Municipality of Meaford