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Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake
Funding for property improvement projects in Sharbot Lake
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports property improvements in Sharbot Lake with grants up to $3,000, loans up to $7,500, and municipal fee relief up to $2,000. It funds façade upgrades, accessibility improvements, business start-up projects, and related rehabilitation work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Sharbot Lake
- 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
- Façade improvement and exterior building upgrades
- Accessibility enhancements for commercial properties
- Business start-up and commercial space creation
- Property rehabilitation and visual improvements
- Municipal fee-supported development or rehabilitation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed CIP application form
- Project plans or drawings
- Cost estimates
- Contracts, reports, and other supporting details requested by the Township
- Written owner consent, if the applicant is a tenant or agent
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Agents acting for the owner with authorization
- Commercial property owners
- Owners of other non-residential buildings
Eligible expenses
- Façade repairs and restoration, including masonry, windows, doors, cladding, painting, and cleaning
- Signage, lighting, landscaping, and architectural details
- Professional design services needed for eligible work
- Accessibility retrofits for commercial properties
- Eligible municipal application fees, including permit and planning-related fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment or other movable items
- Costs for work started before the application
- Costs already covered by the same eligible cost under another program
- Retroactive funding for completed projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Sharbot Lake
- Properties along Highway 7 and Road 38 within the CIP area
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Meet with Township staff before starting any work.
- Discuss project details, estimated costs, timeline, and plans or drawings.
- Receive feedback on eligibility and required materials.
- Step 2: Submit Application
- File a complete application with the Township.
- Include the required project details and supporting documents.
- Provide owner consent if applying as a tenant or agent.
- Step 3: Review and Approval
- Township staff review the application and recommend approval if eligible.
- The CAO makes the approval decision.
- Applicants may appeal the decision to Council.
- Step 4: Agreement and Funding
- Sign the required agreement after approval.
- Complete the work as approved.
- Submit original receipts to receive payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Township staff review the application against CIP objectives and eligibility requirements.
- Staff recommend approval to the Township CAO.
- The CAO approves or refuses the application.
- An agreement is signed if the application is approved.
- Funds are released after the work is completed and original receipts are provided.
Additional information
- Applicants may be required to enter into a grant or loan agreement with the Township.
- Other government or non-profit funding must be declared.
- The Township may inspect the property and audit approved work.
- Approved applicants can appeal a CAO decision to Council.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake Program
What is the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake?
The program supports property improvements in Sharbot Lake with grants up to $3,000, loans up to $7,500, and municipal fee relief up to $2,000. It funds façade upgrades, accessibility improvements, business start-up projects, and related rehabilitation work.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake program, you must:
Project must be in the Sharbot Lake CIP area.
Work must be approved under a CIP program.
Application must be submitted before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake?
Façade improvement and exterior building upgrades
Accessibility enhancements for commercial properties
Business start-up and commercial space creation
Property rehabilitation and visual improvements
Municipal fee-supported development or rehabilitation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake?
You can contact Township of Central Frontenac by email at h3wE6wU5ls5q6KhiL8maKAeQuAleQuAl or by phone at 6132792935.
Where is the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake available?
The Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake is a Grant and Funding