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Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program
Funding for urban design studies and drawings
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding to help offset the cost of professional urban design studies and architectural/design drawings. Eligible applicants can receive up to 50% of costs, to a maximum of $2,500 per property or project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparation of professional urban design studies
- Preparation of architectural or design drawings for facade improvement or building rehabilitation/redevelopment
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Description and cost estimate for the study or drawings
- Description of the planned facade improvement or building rehabilitation/redevelopment
- Copy of any planning applications submitted or approved
- Owner’s written consent, if the applicant is a tenant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with written owner authorization
Who is not eligible
- Applicants for properties outside the Community Improvement Project Area
- Tenants without written owner authorization
Eligible expenses
- Professional urban design studies
- Professional architectural/design drawings
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area, Township of Selwyn
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff for eligibility.
- Staff may request clarification or additional supporting documents.
- Applicants are notified in writing if the application does not meet requirements.
- If approved, a grant agreement is executed before funding is issued.
- The Township may inspect the property and audit study costs before payment.
Additional information
- No application fee is charged.
- A pre-application meeting or consultation with staff is required before applying.
- The grant agreement is signed only after approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program. 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 – Urban Design Study Grant Program?
This program provides funding to help offset the cost of professional urban design studies and architectural/design drawings. Eligible applicants can receive up to 50% of costs, to a maximum of $2,500 per property or project.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program program, you must:
Property owner or authorized tenant
Property in the Community Improvement Project Area
Study by qualified professional
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program?
Preparation of professional urban design studies
Preparation of architectural or design drawings for facade improvement or building rehabilitation/redevelopment
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program?
You can contact Township of Selwyn by email at ecdev@selwyntownship.ca or by phone at 705-292-9507.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program available?
The Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program is a Grant and Funding