Closed
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Minto Property Improvement Grant supports property and building improvements that advance the Town of Minto’s Community Improvement Plan. It can help fund façade, interior, structural, accessibility, landscaping, flood reduction, childcare-related, application fee, and tax increment 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 : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Improvement of façades, signage, and building exteriors
- Structural, accessibility, and energy-efficiency upgrades to existing buildings
- Interior leasehold improvements and small-scale space conversions
- Site improvements such as parking, landscaping, and flood reduction works
- Tree planting and stewardship on private lands
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting documents requested by the CIP Implementation Committee
- Project photos or drawings of existing and proposed conditions
- Two independent contractor estimates for the eligible work
- Authorization of Registered Owner(s) form, if the applicant is not the property owner
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants
- Owners of existing commercial, mixed-use, or residential properties, depending on the program
Eligible expenses
- Façade upgrades and signage improvements
- Building, structural, and accessibility improvements
- Permanent interior leasehold improvements and small-space conversions
- Parking, landscaping, and natural or low-impact development features
- Flood risk reduction measures and tree planting or care
- Application fees required by the Town
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Minto, Ontario
- Designated Community Improvement Project Area
- Flooding-affected areas identified in the Harriston Flood Mitigation Plan, for flood risk reduction projects
Selection criteria
- Project feasibility may be considered.
- Projects should align with the Town’s Community Improvement Plan goals and objectives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the Community Improvement Plan for the relevant grant program.
- Confirm whether the property and proposed work are eligible.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather supporting documents, photos, drawings, and contractor estimates.
- Obtain the owner authorization form if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the complete application package and supporting documents to belinda@town.minto.on.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Town and may be considered by Council for approval.
- Approval is discretionary and may depend on project feasibility.
- A signed agreement is required before grant funds are paid.
- Funds are paid only after the project is completed as approved.
- The Town may inspect and monitor the project during review and implementation.
Additional information
- Multiple grant programs may be combined in one application, subject to program criteria.
- Applicants must submit a complete form with supporting documents by email.
- The Town may enter the property to review and monitor the project.
- Application approval is at the discretion of the Town Council.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Minto Property Improvement Grant Program
What is the Minto Property Improvement Grant?
Minto Property Improvement Grant supports property and building improvements that advance the Town of Minto’s Community Improvement Plan. It can help fund façade, interior, structural, accessibility, landscaping, flood reduction, childcare-related, application fee, and tax increment projects.
How much funding can be received?
Minto Property Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Minto Property Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Minto Property Improvement Grant program, you must:
Property must be in the CIPA.
Project must improve private land or buildings.
Application must support CIP goals.
What expenses are eligible under Minto Property Improvement Grant?
Improvement of façades, signage, and building exteriors
Structural, accessibility, and energy-efficiency upgrades to existing buildings
Interior leasehold improvements and small-scale space conversions
Site improvements such as parking, landscaping, and flood reduction works
Tree planting and stewardship on private lands
Who can I contact for more information about the Minto Property Improvement 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 Property Improvement Grant available?
The Minto Property Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Minto Property Improvement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Minto Property Improvement Grant is a Grant and Funding