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Growth Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports industrial and commercial development in Thunder Bay. It offers financial incentives for eligible projects, including tax rebates, fee rebates, building improvements, and environmental studies.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- North Bay, Thunder Bay
- 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
- Industrial and commercial development or redevelopment
- Adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of buildings
- Downtown façade and building improvements
- Brownfield environmental studies and remediation
- Public art, patios, parking, and landscaping projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Current tax bill
- Project proposal
- Owner authorization form, if applicable
- Supporting plans, drawings, reports, and quotes
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Authorized agents
- Businesses in industrial areas
- Businesses in downtown and waterfront areas
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking tax increment funding from another CIP
- Projects outside the designated target areas
- Applicants not in good standing with the City
Eligible expenses
- Planning, building, and development permit fees
- Professional study and design fees
- Construction materials and contractor fees
- Environmental studies and remediation costs
- Eligible taxes, as applicable to the grant stream
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before application submission
- Performance or maintenance guarantees
- General maintenance and routine upkeep
- Business plans, feasibility studies, operating costs, and wages
- Private property parking passes
Eligible geographic areas
- City of North Bay
Selection criteria
- Economic performance
- Alignment with the City’s Net-Zero Strategy
- Building permit construction value
- Jobs created or retained
- Private investment ratio and community benefits
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Contact City planning staff to discuss the project.
- Review eligibility and submission requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather required supporting documents, quotes, drawings, and photos.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Send the completed application to the City by email.
- Wait for confirmation that the submission is complete.
- Step 4: Project review and approval
- The City reviews the application and decides to approve, deny, or defer it.
- If approved, a grant agreement may be prepared.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with City staff before applying.
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility by City staff and the Review Team.
- Approved applicants may need to sign a grant or financial assistance agreement.
- Work must proceed as approved, and the City may inspect the property.
- Grant payment is issued after completion requirements are met and supporting documents are submitted.
Additional information
- Pre-consultation with City staff is strongly recommended.
- Applications are reviewed by City staff and the Review Team.
- Funding is subject to available program funds.
- A grant agreement may be required before payment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Growth Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Growth Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports industrial and commercial development in Thunder Bay. It offers financial incentives for eligible projects, including tax rebates, fee rebates, building improvements, and environmental studies.
How much funding can be received?
Growth Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Growth Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Growth Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be in the Growth CIP area.
Project must support CIP objectives.
Work must not start before applying.
What expenses are eligible under Growth Community Improvement Plan?
Industrial and commercial development or redevelopment
Adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of buildings
Downtown façade and building improvements
Brownfield environmental studies and remediation
Public art, patios, parking, and landscaping projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Growth Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at growthcip@northbay.ca or by phone at 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
Where is the Growth Community Improvement Plan available?
The Growth Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Growth Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Growth Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding