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Property Improvement Grant/Loan
Property improvement funding for Bracebridge properties
Funding available
$ 8,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, hotel, and motel property improvements in Bracebridge’s CIP Area. It provides support for approved property improvement projects that enhance landscapes, streetscapes, parking lots, and rear entrances.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
- Property improvement projects that improve the physical condition and visual aesthetic of private properties.
- Projects that improve landscapes and streetscapes.
- Coordinated improvements among multiple properties with shared elements such as parking, entrances, driveways, and landscapes.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial properties
- Industrial properties
- Institutional properties
- Mixed-use properties
- Hotels and motels within the CIP Area
Eligible expenses
- Addition of landscaping features and green space such as plants, sod, trees, and vegetation.
- Addition of permanent landscaping elements such as fencing, benches, planters, and lighting.
- Addition of new parking or upgrades to existing parking lots.
- Improvements to rear building entrances and rear parking areas.
- Addition of walkways, patios, and outdoor cafes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Central Business District
- District Shopping Area (“The Flats”)
- Business Areas
- Industrial Areas
- CIP Area
Selection criteria
- Improvement of the property’s physical condition and visual aesthetic.
- Coordination among multiple properties with shared elements may be considered favorably.
How to apply
- Apply through the online application form.
- Before submitting an application, contact the Economic Development Officer for a pre-consultation via email or call 705-645-5264 ext. 3511.
Processing and Agreement
- Prior to submitting an application, applicants must contact the Economic Development Officer for a pre-consultation via email or call 705-645-5264 ext. 3511.
Additional information
- Applicants should contact the Economic Development Officer for a pre-consultation before applying.
- The program can combine a loan and a grant under the municipal contribution.
- An increased contribution may be considered for coordinated improvements across multiple properties.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Improvement Grant/Loan Program
What is the Property Improvement Grant/Loan?
This program supports commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, hotel, and motel property improvements in Bracebridge’s CIP Area. It provides support for approved property improvement projects that enhance landscapes, streetscapes, parking lots, and rear entrances.
How much funding can be received?
Property Improvement Grant/Loan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $8,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Property Improvement Grant/Loan program?
To be eligible for the Property Improvement Grant/Loan program, you must:
Commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use property.
Hotels and motels within the CIP Area are also eligible.
Property must be located in an eligible CIP area.
What expenses are eligible under Property Improvement Grant/Loan?
Property improvement projects that improve the physical condition and visual aesthetic of private properties.
Projects that improve landscapes and streetscapes.
Coordinated improvements among multiple properties with shared elements such as parking, entrances, driveways, and landscapes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Property Improvement Grant/Loan?
You can contact Town of Bracebridge by email at ecdev@bracebridge.ca or by phone at 705-645-5264.
Where is the Property Improvement Grant/Loan available?
The Property Improvement Grant/Loan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Property Improvement Grant/Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Property Improvement Grant/Loan is a Grant and Funding