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Elgincentives
Southwold community improvement funding
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Elgincentives page now shows a Notice of Adoption dated May 26, 2026, along with the 2026-38 Project Area designation and the 2026-39 Community Improvement Plan.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Elgincentives page now shows a Notice of Adoption dated May 26, 2026, along with the 2026-38 Project Area designation and the 2026-39 Community Improvement Plan.
Elgincentives adopted and final CIP added
The Elgincentives page now includes a Notice of Adoption dated May 26, 2026, plus links to the 2026-38 Designation of Community Improvement Project Area and the 2026-39 (CIP) Community Improvement Plan. This moves the program beyond the draft-only view and may affect the geographic scope of where the incentives apply, since the new project area designation is now visible alongside the final CIP.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Registered owners, assessed owners, and tenants of lands and buildings within the Community Improvement Project Area
See full eligibility
Overview
The 2026 Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan for the Township of Southwold offers grants or loans to registered owners, assessed owners, and tenants within the Township’s Community Improvement Project Area to support community improvement. Eligible costs include environmental site assessment, remediation, redevelopment or rehabilitation, and improvements that enhance energy efficiency or building performance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Facade Improvement projects
- Building Redevelopment projects
- Affordable housing projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project plans, drawings, or studies
- Photos of the existing property
- Two cost estimates from qualified contractors
- Disclosure of other funding sources
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners, assessed owners, and tenants of lands and buildings within the Community Improvement Project Area
- Property and building owners, tenants, and businesses
Who is not eligible
- Properties used exclusively or predominantly for residential purposes, where not allowed by the program
- Tenants without owner consent
- Applicants seeking funding for the same work under another municipal community improvement plan
- Projects with work started before approval
Eligible expenses
- Environmental site assessment
- Remediation
- Development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation
- Improvements that enhance energy efficiency or building performance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance or standard replacement
- Work started before written approval
- Costs incurred before the CIP adoption
- Projects with outstanding tax arrears
- Duplicate funding for the same work
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Southwold Community Improvement Project Area
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated against the eligibility criteria and objectives of the CIP.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Meet with a representative of the Elgincentives Implementation Committee.
- Confirm eligibility and required documents.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Complete the application form.
- Attach supporting documents and cost estimates.
- Step 3: Review and decision
- Application is checked for completeness.
- Complete applications are reviewed and approved, refused, or sent back for more information.
- Step 4: Agreement and project start
- Sign the Financial Assistance Agreement.
- Do not begin work before approval and agreement execution.
- Step 5: Completion and payment
- Submit completion documents, invoices, and proof of payment.
- Payment is issued after review and, if needed, inspection.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and reviewed by the Elgincentives Implementation Committee.
- The Committee evaluates applications against the eligibility criteria and objectives of the CIP.
- The Committee decides to approve or refuse applications, or prepares recommendations to County or Local Council where necessary.
- Approved grants and tax-based incentives are overseen by the Committee.
Additional information
- One or more incentive programs may be combined, if allowed.
- Annual funding availability depends on budget allocations.
- A pre-consultation meeting is required before applying.
- Approved projects must be completed within the agreed timelines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elgincentives Program
What is the Elgincentives?
The 2026 Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan for the Township of Southwold offers grants or loans to registered owners, assessed owners, and tenants within the Township’s Community Improvement Project Area to support community improvement. Eligible costs include environmental site assessment, remediation, redevelopment or rehabilitation, and improvements that enhance energy efficiency or building performance.
How much funding can be received?
Elgincentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Elgincentives program?
To be eligible for the Elgincentives program, you must:
The property or building must be within the Township of Southwold Community Improvement Project Area.
The applicant must be a registered owner, assessed owner, or tenant of lands and buildings in the area.
The project must be for eligible community improvement costs.
What expenses are eligible under Elgincentives?
Facade Improvement projects
Building Redevelopment projects
Affordable housing projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Elgincentives?
You can contact Township of Southwold by email at none or by phone at 519-769-2010.
Where is the Elgincentives available?
The Elgincentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Elgincentives?
Elgincentives is funded by Township of Southwold