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Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant
Funding for property, signage and landscaping upgrades
Funding available
$ 3,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant supports property upgrades for eligible non-residential sites. It can help fund landscaping, signage, driveway and walkway improvements, parking lot enhancements, and related professional services.
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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 : 3,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
- Upgrading open areas associated with a property, including parking areas and boulevards
- Installing or improving signage on the owner’s property
- Improving driveways, walkways, and parking lots
- Carrying out aesthetic, access, safety, or environmental site improvements
Documents Needed
- Drawings or plans
- At least two cost estimates
- Supporting reports or justifications, if needed
- Proof of property owner authorization, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with written owner permission
- Businesses with existing non-residential properties in eligible areas
Who is not eligible
- Properties with tax arrears
- Properties with other legal claims, liens, or orders affecting title
- Properties that do not have up-to-date municipal financial obligations
Eligible expenses
- Landscaping improvements and related site works
- Signage improvements, including street numbering and awnings
- Driveway entrance and walkway improvements
- Parking lot and storm drainage improvements
- Professional services for architectural, planning, engineering, site plans, or drawings
Eligible geographic areas
- Urban areas
- Hamlet areas
- Resort areas
- Agricultural areas
- Norfolk County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Community Improvement Plan objectives
- Community impact, including job creation
- Total capital investment
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the Community Improvement Plan policies and grant-specific eligibility.
- Confirm the property and proposed work meet the program rules.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather drawings or plans, at least two cost estimates, and any required supporting documents.
- Obtain owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application to Norfolk County before starting any work.
- Upload the required documents with the application.
- Step 4: Await review and approval
- Norfolk County staff review the application for completeness.
- For some incentives, the application is approved by the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development; for Brownfield Tax Increment Grants, Council makes the decision.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Norfolk County staff after submission.
- For Brownfield Tax Increment Grants, approval is decided by Council.
- For other incentives, the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development approves the application.
- A grant agreement must be in place before work starts.
- Grants can be reduced or cancelled if the work is not completed or invoices are unpaid.
Additional information
- All 2025 funding has been fully allocated and the program is closed.
- Approved grants are not transferable to another property, but may transfer to a new owner of the approved property.
- Projects and grants may be subject to public disclosure by Norfolk County.
- General Community Improvement Plan terms also apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant Program
What is the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant?
The Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant supports property upgrades for eligible non-residential sites. It can help fund landscaping, signage, driveway and walkway improvements, parking lot enhancements, and related professional services.
How much funding can be received?
Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant program, you must:
Existing non-residential property
Owner or authorized tenant
Eligible location and plans required
What expenses are eligible under Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant?
Upgrading open areas associated with a property, including parking areas and boulevards
Installing or improving signage on the owner’s property
Improving driveways, walkways, and parking lots
Carrying out aesthetic, access, safety, or environmental site improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant?
You can contact Norfolk County by email at none or by phone at 519-426-5870.
Where is the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant available?
The Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Norfolk County Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Grant is a Grant and Funding