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Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives
Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial incentives for private owners to improve commercial properties in South Stormont. It supports façade upgrades, landscaping, signage, building renovations, planning and permit fees, redevelopment, and brownfield-related assessment and remediation work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercial façade, signage, and landscape improvements
- Building restoration, renovation, and interior fit-up
- New non-residential and multi-unit residential development
- Environmental site assessment and brownfield redevelopment
- Environmental remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents requested in pre-consultation
- Photos of the existing property condition
- Site plan or design drawings
- Three contractor cost estimates
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private commercial property owners
- Property owners of non-residential properties
- Owners of multi-unit residential buildings with 6 or more units
- Tenants with owner consent
Who is not eligible
- Single-family owner-occupied residential dwellings
- Industrial properties
- Agricultural properties
Eligible expenses
- Façade, signage, and landscape improvements
- Interior building renovations and major fit-up work
- Planning and building permit fees
- Environmental site assessment and remediation-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction financing costs
- Long-term debt financing principal and interest
- Single-family owner-occupied residential dwellings
Eligible geographic areas
- South Stormont Community Improvement Project Areas (CIPAs)
- Long Sault
- Ingleside
- St. Andrews West
- Bonville, Lunenburg, Newington, Osnabruck Centre, and Rosedale Terrace
Selection criteria
- Project fit with the CIP goals
- Quality and extent of the proposed improvements
- Likelihood that the project will proceed
- Potential increase in assessed value
- Availability of supporting cost estimates and plans
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Contact the Planning Department before applying.
- Discuss eligibility, scope of work, timing, and required supporting documents.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting materials and signatures.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Deliver the completed application in person to the Township.
- Submit before starting any community improvement work.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The Committee reviews the application and makes a recommendation.
- Council makes the final approval decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for completeness and eligibility by the Planning and Building Committee.
- Eligible applications are reviewed and recommended to Council for approval.
- Approved applicants may need to sign a financial incentive agreement before funding is issued.
- The Township may inspect work, verify costs, and adjust or cancel support if the project changes.
Additional information
- Pre-consultation with the Planning Department is recommended before applying.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A formal incentive agreement may be required before work starts.
- The Township may inspect the property and audit project costs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives Program
What is the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives?
This program provides financial incentives for private owners to improve commercial properties in South Stormont. It supports façade upgrades, landscaping, signage, building renovations, planning and permit fees, redevelopment, and brownfield-related assessment and remediation work.
How much funding can be received?
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives program?
To be eligible for the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives program, you must:
Property within a CIPA.
Applicant is owner or authorized tenant.
Property taxes in good standing.
What expenses are eligible under Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives?
Commercial façade, signage, and landscape improvements
Building restoration, renovation, and interior fit-up
New non-residential and multi-unit residential development
Environmental site assessment and brownfield redevelopment
Environmental remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites
Who can I contact for more information about the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives?
You can contact Township of South Stormont by email at none or by phone at 613-534-2155 ext. 211.
Where is the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives available?
The Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives is a Grant and Funding