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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Location
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports property improvements in Kawartha Lakes through grants and loans. It funds building repairs, façade and signage upgrades, accessibility works, heritage restoration, and related redevelopment projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 12, 2026
- Closing date : February 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Kawartha Lakes
- 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
- Downtown main street revitalization and enhancements
- Heritage building restoration and improvements
- Repairs to derelict buildings and improvements to functionality
- Affordable rental housing retrofits in mixed-use buildings
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Photos of the existing building and site conditions
- Sketches of the work to be completed
- Two cost estimates for eligible work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Businesses with property owner permission
- Commercial property owners
- Mixed-use commercial/residential property owners
- Heritage designated residential property owners
Eligible expenses
- Property improvements such as clearance, demolition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and energy efficiency upgrades
- Application materials such as plans, studies, cost estimates, contracts, and reports required by the City
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Work that starts before City approval
- Projects that do not begin within six months of approval, unless otherwise agreed with the City
Eligible geographic areas
- Kawartha Lakes
- Bobcaygeon
- Coboconk
- Fenelon Falls
- Lindsay
- Norland
- Omemee
- Woodville
Processing and Agreement
- Applications must be approved by the City before work starts.
- Successful applicants must sign a funding agreement.
- Grant funding is released after the project is completed to the agreed standards and the final report is approved.
- Loan funding is released according to the funding agreement.
Additional information
- No application fee.
- Projects can combine multiple funding programs.
- Applications are currently open for 2026 projects.
- Priority is given to projects in CIP Focus Areas.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Million Dollar Makeover Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Million Dollar Makeover. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Million Dollar Makeover?
This program supports property improvements in Kawartha Lakes through grants and loans. It funds building repairs, façade and signage upgrades, accessibility works, heritage restoration, and related redevelopment projects.
How much funding can be received?
Million Dollar Makeover Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 28, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Million Dollar Makeover program?
To be eligible for the Million Dollar Makeover program, you must:
Property in Kawartha Lakes.
Eligible commercial, residential, or mixed-use property.
Project must be approved before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Million Dollar Makeover?
Downtown main street revitalization and enhancements
Heritage building restoration and improvements
Repairs to derelict buildings and improvements to functionality
Affordable rental housing retrofits in mixed-use buildings
Who can I contact for more information about the Million Dollar Makeover?
You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at carbour@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1396.
Where is the Million Dollar Makeover available?
The Million Dollar Makeover program is available the province of Ontario.