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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Program (CIP) - Sharbot Lake. 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 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