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Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements
Funding for private road capital improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports capital improvements on private roads to improve access for emergency vehicles. Funding covers eligible road upgrade work, with support of up to 50% of eligible costs and a maximum grant of $5,000 per application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- 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
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Upgrading existing private roads
- Capital improvements to improve emergency vehicle access
Documents Needed
- Detailed description of the proposed work with cost estimates
- Recent bank statements for the association
- Previous year meeting minutes
- Approved annual budget with estimated Township revenue
- Summary of previous year funded work with receipts
- Current year statement of anticipated revenue and expenditures
- Association membership list with member names and Township addresses
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private Road Associations
Who is not eligible
- Private roads that are common elements in a condominium plan
- Applicants that are not private road associations
Eligible expenses
- Capital improvement work on existing private roads
- Road upgrade work such as gravel resurfacing, rock removal, culvert installation, brushing, turn-around construction, and ditching
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition
- General maintenance work such as plowing, sanding, or grading
Eligible geographic areas
- Private roads located within the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Selection criteria
- Compliance with policy requirements
- Significance of the proposed improvements
- Number of residents impacted
- Access for emergency vehicles
- Availability of funding
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the policy and application requirements
- Read the Private Road Grant Policy and confirm the project and association meet the requirements.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill out the application form with road, association, applicant, and work-zone information.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents
- Attach all required documents and any additional materials, if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit by the deadline
- Submit the completed online application and documents by the first Friday in June.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff after submission.
- The Township may inspect the private road to confirm existing conditions.
- Applications are evaluated against policy requirements and program criteria.
- Approved projects are inspected again after the work is completed.
- Receipts for completed work must be submitted by the first Friday in November.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted annually.
- Only one application per Private Road Association will be considered each year.
- Funding is not retroactive and applies only to work completed in the same calendar year.
- Receipts for completed work must be submitted by the first Friday in November.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements Program
What is the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements?
This program supports capital improvements on private roads to improve access for emergency vehicles. Funding covers eligible road upgrade work, with support of up to 50% of eligible costs and a maximum grant of $5,000 per application.
How much funding can be received?
Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements program?
To be eligible for the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements program, you must:
Private Road Association
Road serves at least two households
Association has active bank account
What expenses are eligible under Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements?
Upgrading existing private roads
Capital improvements to improve emergency vehicle access
Who can I contact for more information about the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements?
You can contact Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands or by phone at 613-659-2415 Ext 211.
Where is the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements available?
The Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Private Road Grant Policy – Capital Improvements is a Grant and Funding