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Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program
Funding for commercial ground signage improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the upgrading or replacement of commercial ground signage. It offers a grant of up to $2,500 per property/project, excluding HST, for eligible signage and lighting work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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
- Upgrading or replacing commercial ground signage.
- Installing new ground signage.
- Improving or installing ground signage lighting.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required signatures on the application
- At least two cost estimates from licensed contractors
- Detailed breakdown of costs
- Supporting heritage documentation, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners within the Community Improvement Project Area.
- Tenants with written authorization from the property owner.
- Commercial, institutional, and mixed-use property owners or tenants.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the Community Improvement Project Area.
- Tenants without written authorization from the property owner.
Eligible expenses
- Upgrading or replacing existing ground signage.
- Installing new ground signage.
- Upgrading ground signage lighting, including LED conversion.
- Installing new ground signage lighting, including installation costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Works that do not meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
- Works not completed within one year of approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area in the Township of Selwyn.
Selection criteria
- Compliance with eligibility requirements.
- Compliance with Township design and signage standards.
- Availability of required supporting documentation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application meeting
- Meet with Township staff to confirm eligibility, scope of work, and timing.
- Step 2: Application submission
- Complete the application form.
- Ensure all required signatures are included.
- Submit the application with the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Review and approval
- Staff review the application and may request more information or inspect the property.
- If approved, sign the Grant Agreement with the Township.
- Step 4: Work completion and payment
- Complete the approved work and provide paid invoices and before-and-after photos.
- Township staff review the final submission and issue the grant cheque if approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Application and supporting documents are reviewed by Township staff.
- Staff may request clarification or additional information.
- A site visit or inspection may be conducted before approval.
- If approved, a Grant Agreement is signed and returned to the applicant.
- After completion, staff inspect the work and review paid invoices and before-and-after photos before issuing payment.
Additional information
- No application fee is charged.
- A pre-application meeting with Township staff is required before applying.
- The Township may audit project costs before payment is issued.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program Program
What is the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program?
This program supports the upgrading or replacement of commercial ground signage. It offers a grant of up to $2,500 per property/project, excluding HST, for eligible signage and lighting work.
How much funding can be received?
Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program program, you must:
Property within the project area.
Owner or authorized tenant applicant.
Work must meet Township requirements.
What expenses are eligible under Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program?
Upgrading or replacing commercial ground signage.
Installing new ground signage.
Improving or installing ground signage lighting.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program?
You can contact Township of Selwyn by email at ecdev@selwyntownship.ca or by phone at 705-292-9507.
Where is the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program available?
The Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ground Signage Improvement Grant Program is a Grant and Funding