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Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants
Funding for downtown revitalization projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports downtown revitalization in Beaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland. Offers up to $30,000 for housing projects and funding for façade, signage, property, commercial, planning, and development improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland
- 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
- Downtown building rehabilitation and façade upgrades.
- Signage improvements and heritage-sensitive exterior upgrades.
- Residential conversions and new housing units.
- Commercial space rehabilitation and patio or laneway improvements.
- Property and parking area upgrades.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting cost estimates or quotes
- Plans or drawings
- Photographs
- Owner authorization form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial properties
- Office properties
- Institutional properties
- Mixed-use properties
- Non-profit and charitable organizations
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the CIPA
- Projects already completed or underway
- Properties in tax arrears
Eligible expenses
- Planning and permit fees.
- Development charges.
- Façade, signage, and property improvements.
- Residential unit rehabilitation or creation.
- Commercial rehabilitation and patio or laneway improvements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already completed or already underway at the time of application.
- Lifecycle replacements of windows, doors, roofing, and similar building components.
- Non-permanent or movable items such as furniture, appliances, signage, or lighting.
- Decorative or finishing elements such as paint, drywall, trim, and crown moulding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Beaverton
- Cannington
- Sunderland
- Priority Area 1
- Priority Area 2
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff and a Review Panel.
- Incomplete applications are returned or rejected.
- Approved applicants must sign a financial incentive agreement.
- Work is completed first, then payment is issued after review of proof of completion.
- Refused applicants receive a rationale and may appeal to Council.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
- Only one application per property or business each year is allowed.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed.
- Some projects may qualify under more than one program, but eligible costs cannot be duplicated.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants. 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 Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants?
Supports downtown revitalization in Beaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland. Offers up to $30,000 for housing projects and funding for façade, signage, property, commercial, planning, and development improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants program?
To be eligible for the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants program, you must:
Property must be in the CIPA.
Project must match the plan’s vision.
Improvements must be permanent.
What expenses are eligible under Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants?
Downtown building rehabilitation and façade upgrades.
Signage improvements and heritage-sensitive exterior upgrades.
Residential conversions and new housing units.
Commercial space rehabilitation and patio or laneway improvements.
Property and parking area upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants?
You can contact Township of Brock by email at planning@brock.ca or by phone at 705-432-2355.
Where is the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants available?
The Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Financial Incentive Grants is a Grant and Funding