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Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Funding for property and business improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports community improvement in Sharbot Lake through grants and loans for property upgrades and business growth. Maximum support includes up to $3,000 for certain grants, up to $7,500 for the loan program, and up to $2,000 for municipal fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Sharbot Lake
- 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
- Commercial and residential façade improvements
- Accessibility retrofits for commercial properties
- New business start-up projects in the CIP area
- Projects involving municipal fee reductions for eligible development applications
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Plans or drawings
- Cost estimates
- Contracts, reports, and other requested project details
- Original receipts for reimbursement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Residential property owners in the CIP area
- Owners of other non-residential buildings
- New businesses locating in the village core or Highway 7 corridor
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking retroactive funding for work already completed before the CIP
- Projects involving equipment or other movable items
Eligible expenses
- Façade, accessibility, and business start-up improvement costs
- Municipal application fees for eligible planning and permit applications
- Loan financing for approved eligible project costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Equipment or other movable items
- Projects completed before the program was implemented
Eligible geographic areas
- Sharbot Lake
- Properties along Highway 7 and Road 38
- The CIP area within Central Frontenac
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIP objectives
- Contribution to community improvement and economic development
- Eligibility of the proposed work under the selected program
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Present the project to Township staff.
- Receive comments on eligibility and required materials.
- Step 2: Application preparation
- Prepare the complete application with plans, estimates, contracts, reports, and other requested details.
- Obtain owner consent if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the complete application to the Township of Central Frontenac before work begins and before applying for a building permit.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- Township staff reviews the application and makes a recommendation to the CAO.
- The applicant is advised of approval or non-approval.
- Step 5: Agreement and payment
- If approved, sign the Township agreement.
- Complete the work, provide original receipts, and receive payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Township staff reviews the application and supporting materials.
- Staff makes a recommendation to the Township CAO for approval.
- The applicant is notified of approval or non-approval.
- If approved, a Township agreement is executed setting the works, terms, and timeframe.
- Payment is made after the work is completed and original receipts are provided.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before any work begins.
- A pre-application consultation with Township staff is required.
- Other government or non-profit funding must be declared if already secured or expected.
- Applicants may need to sign a loan or grant agreement with the Township.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program Program
What is the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program?
This program supports community improvement in Sharbot Lake through grants and loans for property upgrades and business growth. Maximum support includes up to $3,000 for certain grants, up to $7,500 for the loan program, and up to $2,000 for municipal fees.
How much funding can be received?
Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program program?
To be eligible for the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program program, you must:
Project must fit CIP objectives
Apply before work starts
Must follow municipal approvals
What expenses are eligible under Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program?
Commercial and residential façade improvements
Accessibility retrofits for commercial properties
New business start-up projects in the CIP area
Projects involving municipal fee reductions for eligible development applications
Who can I contact for more information about the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program?
You can contact Township of Central Frontenac.
Where is the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program available?
The Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program is a Grant and Funding