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Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for local business improvements
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 1,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Grey, Grey Highlands, Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses and property owners considering participation in the CIP
See full eligibility
Overview
The Municipality of Grey Highlands Community Improvement Plan supports local businesses and property owners in Grey Highlands through financial incentives for community revitalization. Eligible activities include façade improvements, signage improvements, and accessibility improvements such as a portable accessibility ramp.
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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
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 250 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Grey, Grey Highlands, Highlands
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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 improvements
- Signage improvements
- Accessibility improvements
Documents Needed
- Please click here to obtain a copy of the Plan.
- Please click here to obtain a copy of the application.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and property owners considering participation in the CIP
- Independently owned and operated businesses that are not part of any franchise
Who is not eligible
- Franchise businesses
- Applications for any other funding category
Eligible expenses
- Façade improvements
- Signage improvements
- Purchase of a portable accessibility ramp
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications are not currently being accepted for any other funding category.
Eligible geographic areas
- Grey Highlands
Selection criteria
- Project focus on downtown beautification
- Improvement visible and high-impact
- Compliance with municipal design criteria
- Project fits current funding priorities
How to apply
- Please click here to obtain a copy of the Plan.
- Please click here to obtain a copy of the application.
- Please email planning@greyhighlands.ca for more information or to obtain a hard-copy of the application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by municipal staff after submission.
- Unapproved applications may be discussed for revision and resubmission.
- If approved, a signed agreement is executed before payment.
- Payment is made after the work is completed and the submission is reviewed.
Additional information
- No pre-application consultation meeting is required for the current simplified program.
- There are no intake deadlines for program applications; applications will be received on an ongoing basis.
- Submitted unapproved applications are subject to Council discretion, including changes in program priorities, available grants, maximum allocations, and annual budgets.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan?
The Municipality of Grey Highlands Community Improvement Plan supports local businesses and property owners in Grey Highlands through financial incentives for community revitalization. Eligible activities include façade improvements, signage improvements, and accessibility improvements such as a portable accessibility ramp.
How much funding can be received?
Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Independently owned and operated businesses only
Not part of any franchise
What expenses are eligible under Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan?
Façade improvements
Signage improvements
Accessibility improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Grey Highlands by email at planning@greyhighlands.ca or by phone at 519-986-2811.
Where is the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan available?
The Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan is a Other Support