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Core Area Safety Audit Grant

Funding for core area property safety upgrades

Offered by
City of London
Official source: london.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
London, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Registered property owners
See full eligibility

Overview

The Core Area Safety Audit Grant provides financial support to local businesses and property owners in the Core Area Community Improvement Project Area of London. It helps improve property safety and security through exterior lighting, storefront gates, landscaping, exterior security cameras, and other physical property improvements.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • London
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

New fee waiving program and Sept. 7, 2026 deadline shown

The page now shows a Temporary Waiving of Building Permit Fees program with a September 7, 2026 deadline, alongside a reordering of the loan and grant sections.

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The Community improvement and incentives page now includes a Building Permit Fee Waiving Program section titled Limited Time: Deadline Sept 7, 2026, and the visible deadline is September 7, 2026. The page also notes a $2.5 million funding cap for that fee waiving program and says it may end early if the cap is reached. The ARU Loan section has been moved below the ARU Construction Grant sections, but its visible eligibility and application text appears the same. Contact details remain 519-930-3500 and CIPincentives@london.ca.

Official source: london.ca
July 25, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered property owners
  • Authorized agents

Eligible expenses

  • Exterior lighting
  • Storefront gates
  • Landscaping
  • Exterior security cameras
  • Other physical property improvements that improve safety and security

Eligible geographic areas

  • Core Area Community Improvement Project Area, London, Ontario

Activities funded

  • Property safety and security improvements in the Core Area.

How to apply

  • Email CIPIncentives@london.ca for program details and application forms.

Documents Needed

  • Application forms

Processing and Agreement

  • After project approval, the City provides a Commitment Letter outlining the approved work, associated costs, and the City’s financial commitment to the project.
  • Funding is issued once the Loan or Grant Agreement is signed and the City verifies that the work is complete.
  • Verification may include a letter from the owner certifying completion of the work, photos of the completed work, contractor payment records, and confirmation that all applicable permit sign-offs have been obtained.

Contacts

CIPIncentives@london.ca
519-930-3500

Official sources

Community improvement and incentives
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Core Area Safety Audit Grant Program

What is the Core Area Safety Audit Grant?

The Core Area Safety Audit Grant provides financial support to local businesses and property owners in the Core Area Community Improvement Project Area of London. It helps improve property safety and security through exterior lighting, storefront gates, landscaping, exterior security cameras, and other physical property improvements.

How much funding can be received?

Core Area Safety Audit Grant Funds up to 50% 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 Core Area Safety Audit Grant program?

To be eligible for the Core Area Safety Audit Grant program, you must: The applicant must be the registered property owner or an authorized agent. The application must be approved before work begins, and the property owner must have no outstanding debts to the City of London. The property must be located within the Core Area Community Improvement Project Area.

What expenses are eligible under Core Area Safety Audit Grant?

Exterior lighting Storefront gates Landscaping Exterior security cameras Other physical property improvements that improve safety and security

Who can I contact for more information about the Core Area Safety Audit Grant?

You can contact City of London by email at CIPIncentives@london.ca or by phone at 519-930-3500.

Where is the Core Area Safety Audit Grant available?

The Core Area Safety Audit Grant program is available the province of Ontario.