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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Documents Needed
- Completed road grant application
- Association letters patent and amendments
- Invoices for each reimbursement request
- Proof of payment
Official resources
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Lakeshore Road Grant?
Lakeshore Road Grant is funded by Municipality of Bluewater