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Lakeshore Road Grant
Funding for private road maintenance costs
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Lakeshore Road Grant helps property owners’ associations cover some maintenance costs for private roads in the Municipality of Bluewater. Eligible activities include grading, snow plowing, tree removal, gravel and dust control, and approved capital road or drainage work.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners’ associations
- Incorporated associations
- Associations responsible for private road maintenance
Who is not eligible
- Associations managing roads that are not open for public use
- Roads on subdivisions or condominiums registered after January 1, 2002
- Road access created by easement or other means after January 1, 2002
- Associations for roads already assumed by the municipality
Eligible expenses
- Grading and snow plowing
- Tree removal and trimming
- Noxious weed control, gravel, and dust control
- Roadside grass cutting
- Approved capital road reconstruction, surfacing, and drainage improvements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications submitted after December 1
- Work on roads that have been assumed by municipal by-law
- Capital work started without prior municipal approval
- Capital work that does not meet municipal road design standards
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Bluewater
- Roads west of Bluewater Highway (Highway 21) and south of Crystal Springs Road
Activities funded
- Maintenance of private or unassumed roads used by the public
- Approved capital reconstruction and road surfacing
- Approved capital drainage improvements such as ditches and catch basins
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the policy and prepare the application
- Review the lakeshore road grant policy before applying.
- Complete the road grant application in ink or by type.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Attach the association’s letters patent and any amendments if not already on file.
- Include invoices for each reimbursement request.
- Include proof of payment such as a bank statement showing the payment.
- Step 3: Submit by the annual deadline
- Submit the application to the municipality before December 1.
- Late applications are not accepted.
Documents Needed
- Completed road grant application
- Association letters patent and amendments
- Invoices for each reimbursement request
- Proof of payment
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission to confirm eligibility and required documents.
- Capital improvements need written municipal approval before work begins.
- Reimbursement is tied to eligible invoices and proof of payment.
- Roads assumed by municipal by-law stop being eligible from the by-law date.
Additional information
- The municipality provides an information package and FAQ support for applicants.
- The lakeshore road study is available for review at the municipal office.
- Associations must keep their contact information up to date with the municipality.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lakeshore Road Grant Program
What is the Lakeshore Road Grant?
The Lakeshore Road Grant helps property owners’ associations cover some maintenance costs for private roads in the Municipality of Bluewater. Eligible activities include grading, snow plowing, tree removal, gravel and dust control, and approved capital road or drainage work.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Lakeshore Road Grant program?
To be eligible for the Lakeshore Road Grant program, you must:
Incorporated association
Private roads in Bluewater area
Public access required
What expenses are eligible under Lakeshore Road Grant?
Grading and snow plowing
Tree removal and trimming
Noxious weed control, gravel, and dust control
Roadside grass cutting
Approved capital road reconstruction, surfacing, and drainage improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Lakeshore Road Grant?
You can contact Municipality of Bluewater by email at info@municipalityofbluewater.ca or by phone at 519-236-4351.
Where is the Lakeshore Road Grant available?
The Lakeshore Road Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Lakeshore Road Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lakeshore Road Grant is a Grant and Funding