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Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)
Funding for downtown improvement projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Mauricie, Ontario
Overview
This program provides funding for community improvement projects in the CIP area, with support covering up to 50% of eligible costs. It supports façade, signage, repair, accessibility, heritage, patio, public art, and design study projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Mauricie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Façade improvement projects.
- Signage improvement projects.
- Building repair and renovation projects.
- Accessibility improvement projects.
- Design study projects and related planning work.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and property owners in the CIP area.
- Applicants undertaking approved building, signage, accessibility, heritage, patio, art, or design projects.
Eligible expenses
- Façade repairs and exterior updates, including brickwork, windows, doors, awnings, lighting, and painting.
- Signage, street numbers, awnings, and related lighting improvements.
- Building repairs, interior restoration, accessibility upgrades, and code-related improvements.
- Patio surfaces, fencing, and outdoor opening installations.
- Design and planning fees for architectural, engineering, site, and retrofit studies.
Eligible geographic areas
- CIP area in Kawartha Lakes.
- Properties abutting the Trent-Severn Waterway area, where applicable.
Additional information
- General eligibility requirements apply to most funding streams.
- Some streams have extra property-specific conditions.
- One signage grant may be available again for a property with a new tenant or business.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants). 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 – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)?
This program provides funding for community improvement projects in the CIP area, with support covering up to 50% of eligible costs. It supports façade, signage, repair, accessibility, heritage, patio, public art, and design study projects.
How much funding can be received?
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) program?
To be eligible for the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) program, you must:
Project must be in the CIP area.
General eligibility requirements apply.
Project must fit a funded category.
What expenses are eligible under Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)?
Façade improvement projects.
Signage improvement projects.
Building repair and renovation projects.
Accessibility improvement projects.
Design study projects and related planning work.
Who can I contact for more information about the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants)?
You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) available?
The Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) program is available Mauricie, Ontario.
Is the Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Million Dollar Makeover – Active Funding Opportunities (Community Improvement Plan Grants) is a Grant and Funding