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Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant
Funding for commercial building improvement projects
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant supports improvements to existing commercial or mixed-use buildings in the Town of Minto. It can help fund structural, energy-efficiency, safety, and accessibility upgrades.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 33% 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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improvement of the structure of an existing building
- Energy-efficiency upgrades to an existing building
- Safety and accessibility improvements to an existing commercial or mixed-use building
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting documents requested by the CIP Implementation Committee
- Photos of the existing property condition
- Project drawings, sketches, or renderings, if available
- Two contractor estimates for the eligible work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing commercial building owners
- Existing mixed-use building owners
- Tenants applying with owner authorization
Eligible expenses
- Costs for eligible building improvement and structural work
- Costs related to energy-efficiency upgrades
- Costs for safety and accessibility improvements
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Minto
- Designated Community Improvement Project Area
Selection criteria
- Project feasibility
- Alignment with the Community Improvement Plan goals and objectives
- Contribution to structural, safety, accessibility, or energy-efficiency improvements
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program requirements
- Check the Community Improvement Plan for eligibility and project rules.
- Confirm that the project fits the Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting documents, photos, and estimates.
- Obtain owner authorization if the applicant is not the registered owner.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to belinda@town.minto.on.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Town and may be considered by Council.
- Approval is discretionary and depends on the project’s feasibility and compliance with program requirements.
- An agreement must be signed before any grant funds are paid.
- The applicant must continue to own or lease the property and complete the approved project.
- The Town may inspect and monitor the project during review and implementation.
Additional information
- Applicants may be eligible for more than one grant program in a single request.
- The Town may inspect the property during review and monitoring.
- Grant approval is at the Town Council’s discretion.
- Applicants must not start work before approval.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant Program
What is the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant?
The Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant supports improvements to existing commercial or mixed-use buildings in the Town of Minto. It can help fund structural, energy-efficiency, safety, and accessibility upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant program?
To be eligible for the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant program, you must:
Existing commercial or mixed-use building
Within the Community Improvement Project Area
Supports structural, safety, or energy upgrades
What expenses are eligible under Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant?
Improvement of the structure of an existing building
Energy-efficiency upgrades to an existing building
Safety and accessibility improvements to an existing commercial or mixed-use building
Who can I contact for more information about the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant?
You can contact Town of Minto by email at belinda@town.minto.on.ca or by phone at 519-338-2511.
Where is the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant available?
The Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Minto Building Improvement & Structural Works Grant is a Grant and Funding