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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Bruce County supports downtown improvement, tourism, accessibility, and agri-food projects. Funding can reach up to $10,000, depending on the grant stream and project type.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
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
- Downtown façade and storefront improvements.
- Signage, awnings, patios, and streetscape upgrades.
- Accessibility improvements for commercial buildings.
- Tourism, agri-food, and visitor-experience enhancements.
- Community marketing and destination infrastructure projects.
Documents Needed
- Quotes from contractors
- Project plans and designs
- Before photos of the project area
- Property owner support letter, if applicable
- Required municipal or County permits
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and property owners
- Municipalities and local entities
- Not-for-profits and charities serving visitors
- Business improvement areas and chambers of commerce
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the eligible Bruce County areas.
- Projects with partners outside Bruce County, for the Community Marketing Grant.
- Projects generating advertising or promotional revenue for applicants.
Eligible expenses
- Materials and labour for approved project work.
- Design, rendering, and visual scope preparation.
- Paid promotion and marketing collateral for eligible campaigns.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before approval.
- Temporary, removable, or consumable materials in certain streams.
- Projects outside eligible areas.
- Items excluded by each stream, such as roof repairs, roof overhangs, or free-standing signage.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bruce County
- Arran-Elderslie
- Brockton
- Huron-Kinloss
- Kincardine
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
- Saugeen Shores
- South Bruce
- South Bruce Peninsula
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Completed applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If approved, a Letter of Offer is sent for signing.
- Project completion must be submitted online with invoices or receipts and photos.
- Funding is issued after spend and work are confirmed.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and fully allocated for some streams.
- Applications are first-come, first-served when complete.
- A Letter of Offer must be signed before work begins.
- Project work must be completed by October 31.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Spruce the Bruce Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Spruce the Bruce. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Spruce the Bruce?
Bruce County supports downtown improvement, tourism, accessibility, and agri-food projects. Funding can reach up to $10,000, depending on the grant stream and project type.
How much funding can be received?
Spruce the Bruce Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Spruce the Bruce program?
To be eligible for the Spruce the Bruce program, you must:
Located in an eligible Bruce County area.
Complete application with plans and quotes.
Permits and approvals in place.
What expenses are eligible under Spruce the Bruce?
Downtown façade and storefront improvements.
Signage, awnings, patios, and streetscape upgrades.
Accessibility improvements for commercial buildings.
Tourism, agri-food, and visitor-experience enhancements.
Community marketing and destination infrastructure projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Spruce the Bruce?
You can contact Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) by email at info@sprucethebruce.com.
Where is the Spruce the Bruce available?
The Spruce the Bruce program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Spruce the Bruce?
Spruce the Bruce is funded by Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)