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Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program
Funding for downtown business and community improvements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Spruce the Bruce provides funding to help strengthen communities and maintain downtown businesses. It supports eligible facade, signage, awning, patio, accessibility, and community marketing improvements, with up to 50% of eligible costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Launch or market a product/service
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kincardine
- 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
- Downtown facade upgrades and building improvements.
- Installation of new signage, awnings, or patios.
- Accessibility improvements for businesses and properties.
- Community marketing and streetscape beautification projects.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Supporting documents required by the specific grant stream
- Documents showing the project is within an eligible Community Improvement Project Area
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible businesses and property owners.
- Municipalities.
- Community partners, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations serving visitors.
Eligible expenses
- Facade improvements, signage, awnings, patios, and accessibility-related work.
- Community marketing, community signage, destination infrastructure, streetscape beautification, and related improvement costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bruce County
- Municipality of Kincardine
- Eligible Community Improvement Project Areas within the active Community Improvement Plan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis for complete submissions.
- Funding approvals are made for eligible complete applications until funds are allocated.
- Applicants should apply early because demand is high.
- Program details and eligibility information are available online.
Additional information
- Some grants require eligible Façade Guidelines.
- Some grants require eligible Community Branding.
- All eligibility details and supporting documents are available on the Spruce the Bruce website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program Program
What is the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program?
Spruce the Bruce provides funding to help strengthen communities and maintain downtown businesses. It supports eligible facade, signage, awning, patio, accessibility, and community marketing improvements, with up to 50% of eligible costs.
How much funding can be received?
Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program program, you must:
Located in an eligible CIPA.
Included in an active Community Improvement Plan.
Meets stream-specific criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program?
Downtown facade upgrades and building improvements.
Installation of new signage, awnings, or patios.
Accessibility improvements for businesses and properties.
Community marketing and streetscape beautification projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program?
You can contact County of Bruce by email at info@sprucethebruce.com or by phone at 519-389-1857.
Where is the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program available?
The Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Spruce the Bruce - Community Development Program is a Grant and Funding