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Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP
Funding for predevelopment studies and design
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Closing date : August 28, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to 50% funding for professional predevelopment and design work. It supports studies, plans, and assessments that help priority redevelopment projects move forward in the Municipality of Kincardine.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 28, 2026
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
- Predevelopment studies for redevelopment projects
- Design work for priority development projects
- Planning work that advances commercial, industrial, or housing development
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation
- Cost estimates or professional quotes
- Site plans, drawings, renderings, or study scopes
- Proof of property ownership or lease agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed owners
- Authorized agents
- Tenants with owner approval
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding for general maintenance only
- Projects started before approval
Eligible expenses
- Architectural and engineering plans
- Site plans, drawings, and renderings
- Environmental site assessments
- Feasibility, traffic impact, and market studies
- Other professional study and design costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General maintenance
- Work started before approval
- Projects that do not align with municipal design guidelines
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Kincardine
- Municipal-wide Community Improvement Project Area (Schedule A-1)
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIP priorities and community impact
- Project readiness and feasibility
- Points-based scoring matrix
- Minimum recommended score threshold required to advance
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Contact Economic Development staff to review eligibility, the applicable project area, scope of work, timing, permits, and required documents.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather supporting documents, quotes, plans, and proof of ownership or lease.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the completed application directly to the Municipality of Kincardine through the program application form.
- Step 4: Review and Council decision
- Municipal staff review the application, score it, and present a recommendation to Council for the final decision.
- Step 5: Agreement and project start
- If approved, sign the agreement before starting work.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by municipal staff for eligibility and supporting documents.
- Applications are scored using the approved points-based matrix.
- Projects meeting the minimum score move forward to Council.
- Council makes the final funding decision.
- If approved, a formal agreement must be signed before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applications can become public documents if brought to Council.
- No appeal process is available for Council decisions.
- Changes to an approved project require written Council approval.
- Funding is subject to available municipal budget.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP Program
What is the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP?
This program offers up to 50% funding for professional predevelopment and design work. It supports studies, plans, and assessments that help priority redevelopment projects move forward in the Municipality of Kincardine.
How much funding can be received?
Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP program?
To be eligible for the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP program, you must:
Property must be in the municipal-wide CIP area.
Applicant must own, assess, or represent the property.
Project must support redevelopment or new development.
What expenses are eligible under Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP?
Predevelopment studies for redevelopment projects
Design work for priority development projects
Planning work that advances commercial, industrial, or housing development
Who can I contact for more information about the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP?
You can contact Municipality of Kincardine by email at evatri@kincardine.ca or by phone at 519-385-5961.
Where is the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP available?
The Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Kincardine Predevelopment Study and Design CIP is a Grant and Funding