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Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown property improvements
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides funding for downtown property owners and businesses in Trent Hills to improve façades, accessibility, signage, and upper-level residential units. It supports revitalization projects with grants of up to $25,000, depending on the stream.
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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 adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Façade renovations and restoration work
- Accessibility improvements
- Upper-level residential unit renovations and conversions
- Tourism and agri-tourism signage projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project design plans or drawings
- Supporting project details and specifications
- Any documents required by the Municipality’s program package
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Downtown property owners
- Businesses located within the CIP boundaries in Campbellford, Hastings, and Warkworth
Eligible expenses
- Façade renovation costs
- Professional design fees
- Construction costs for eligible improvement projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Campbellford
- Hastings
- Warkworth
- Trent Hills, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Consistency with the Municipality’s design guidelines and original architectural design.
- Overall benefit to the downtown and alignment with the Official Plan and other applicable policies.
- Use of natural materials and external lighting for signs is preferred.
- Projects using energy-efficient materials and techniques are given priority.
- Projects meeting accessibility design guidelines receive priority.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information
- Check the Community Improvement Plan program package for eligibility details.
- Review the CIP style guide before planning the project.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application through the Municipality’s online form.
- Prepare your project details before submission.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Send the application to the Municipality of Trent Hills through the online application form.
- Submit everything before any renovation work begins.
- Step 4: Await review and approval
- The Municipality reviews the application after submission.
- Proceed only after approval is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Projects are assessed for consistency with municipal design guidelines and other applicable policies.
- Funding approval is made after the review process.
- Approval and applications must be completed before renovation work starts.
Additional information
- Applications and approvals must be completed before starting work.
- A style guide is available to help applicants plan façade improvements.
- Projects are assessed against the Municipality’s design guidelines and original architectural design.
- Projects meeting Trent Hills accessibility design guidelines may receive priority.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan?
The program provides funding for downtown property owners and businesses in Trent Hills to improve façades, accessibility, signage, and upper-level residential units. It supports revitalization projects with grants of up to $25,000, depending on the stream.
How much funding can be received?
Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Downtown property owner or business within CIP boundaries.
Application submitted before work begins.
Project follows municipal design guidelines.
What expenses are eligible under Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan?
Façade renovations and restoration work
Accessibility improvements
Upper-level residential unit renovations and conversions
Tourism and agri-tourism signage projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Trent Hills by email at info@trenthills.ca or by phone at 705-653-1900.
Where is the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan available?
The Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipality of Trent Hills — Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding