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Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown business improvements
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 250 - $ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Grey, Grey Highlands, Highlands, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports downtown beautification and accessibility upgrades for local businesses. It offers small grants for façade improvements, signage, and portable accessibility ramps.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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 improvement projects
- Signage improvement projects
- Portable accessibility ramp purchases
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting photos of the property
- Work plan and project description
- Cost estimate or quote
- Owner authorization, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Independently owned and operated businesses
- Commercial properties in downtown cores
- Industrial properties for accessibility ramps
Who is not eligible
- Franchise businesses
- Applications for inactive funding categories
- Projects that have already started
Eligible expenses
- Façade improvement costs
- Signage design and installation
- Portable accessibility ramp purchase
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects in funding categories that are not currently active
- Franchise businesses
- Work that started before application
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Grey Highlands
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 meeting is required for the current streamlined program.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no intake deadline.
- The program is subject to Council discretion and annual budget availability.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports downtown beautification and accessibility upgrades for local businesses. It offers small grants for façade improvements, signage, and portable accessibility ramps.
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:
Independent business in Grey Highlands
Project must be new work
Good tax standing required
What expenses are eligible under Grants and Incentives: Community Improvement Plan?
Façade improvement projects
Signage improvement projects
Portable accessibility ramp purchases
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