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Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan

Financial incentives for community improvement projects

Offered by
Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Official source: strathroy-caradoc.ca

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Funding available
$ 25,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners in Strathroy-Caradoc.
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Overview

The Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives to property owners and applicants with written consent from the owner for redevelopment and property improvement projects across designated areas in Strathroy-Caradoc. It supports building permit and planning fees, construction costs, professional fees, and selected environmental and tax-related initiatives.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$25,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Melbourne, Mount Brydges, Strathroy
  • Ontario, Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Urban Economic Development Program updated

The Urban Economic Development Program now shows detailed incentive amounts, percentages, and eligibility criteria in the program material.

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The Urban Economic Development Program material now includes specific incentive terms that were not visible before: a Building Permit & Planning Fee Grant of 50% of building/planning fees up to $15,000, a Development Charge Reduction of up to 80% of eligible charges, and a Parkland Cash-in-lieu Reduction of up to 100% for a project associated with a Targeted Sector or up to 50% for a non-targeted sector. The updated program text also adds eligible works and selection criteria, including a detailed business plan requirement, preference for Targeted Sector projects, and ineligibility for projects approved for a Development Charge deferral under By-law 47-19.

Official source: strathroy-caradoc.ca
July 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners in Strathroy-Caradoc.
  • Applicants submitting on behalf of a property owner with written consent from the owner.

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants outside the eligible area identified in Schedule A.

Eligible expenses

  • Building permit and planning fees.
  • Construction costs.
  • Professional fee costs for designs or services reasonably associated with eligible works.
  • Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) costs or other environmental study costs.
  • Development charges owed for an eligible project.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Work commenced and/or completed before the submission and approval of an application, unless otherwise determined eligible by the Municipality in its sole discretion.
  • Conversion of ground-level non-residential floor space to residential, unless explicitly permitted by the Municipality in its sole discretion.
  • Improvements to dwellings or parts of dwellings used as part of a home-based business or commercial operation, unless otherwise approved by the Municipality.
  • Uses involving the housing or keeping of livestock, uses that may negatively impact surrounding lands or area, and proposed interim uses on contaminated properties.
  • Projects approved for a Development Charge deferral under By-law 47-19, for the Development Charge Reduction.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Downtown Strathroy; Caradoc Street South Commercial Corridor; High Street Industrial Park; Mount Brydges Commercial Core; Melbourne Commercial Core.
  • Molnar Industrial Park; Mount Brydges Economic Area.
  • Strathroy Settlement Area; Mount Brydges Settlement Area.
  • Rural Area.

Activities funded

  • Development or redevelopment associated with the establishment or expansion of industrial, non-residential, agri-tourism, on-farm diversified, rural commercial, or commercial recreational uses.
  • Infill development on vacant or partially developed properties, including new main building construction and additions that result in a minimum 25% increase in gross floor area.
  • Development or redevelopment that creates new residential rental housing units or attainable rental housing units, including conversion of existing non-residential space.
  • Heritage building rehabilitation, façade improvement, landscaping, signage, public art, and temporary interim uses on vacant or underdeveloped private land.
  • Barrier-free accessibility improvements, brownfield investigations, green infrastructure, active transportation amenities, and energy-efficient upgrades.

How to apply

  • Review the CIP Grants and Incentives webpage and the Application Process section.
  • Pre-consult with the CIP Coordinator by email before any work has begun to discuss application requirements and eligibility criteria.
  • Access and complete the CIP Application form.
  • Submit the completed application forms and all required supporting materials by the relevant 2026 intake deadline.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form.
  • Detailed business plan outlining the project.
  • Written consent from the property owner, where the applicant is not the owner.

Selection criteria

  • Preference will be given to projects and works associated with a Targeted Sector.
  • Preference will be given to projects that most closely align with the economic development goals of the municipality.
  • Development Charge Grant projects are reviewed against the scoring criteria in Schedule D of the CIP, which determine the percentage amount of the grant.
  • For public art and interim use proposals, preference will be given to projects that celebrate or represent local history, culture, identity, or heritage, are situated in a high visibility or prominent location, and are open and accessible for public enjoyment or directly involve public art.
  • Funding preference will be given to projects involving the permanent physical improvement of eligible properties and buildings in the rural area.

Processing and Agreement

  • The CIP Coordinator reviews the application against the general and stream-specific eligibility requirements of the Plan.
  • Once the application is deemed complete, the CIP Coordinator forwards it and the associated materials to the CIP Implementation Committee for review.
  • The committee schedules a meeting date and makes a recommendation to Council on the application.
  • The decision of Municipal Council to accept or refuse the application is communicated to the applicant.
  • Successful applications are made public at scheduled Council meetings, and refusal does not disqualify an applicant from submitting future applications.

Additional information

  • The program runs on an ongoing basis.
  • Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual budget allocation is depleted.

Contacts

CIP@strathroy-caradoc.ca
(519) 245-1070

Official sources

CIP & Downtown Master Plan

Program guide

2026 CIP Application Intake DeadlinesAttainable Housing ProgramAttainable Housing Program

Application form

CIP Application Review Form

Supporting document

final downtown master plan background report oct 2020ImprovementImprovementSTRATHROY-CARADOC - Community Improvement PlanSTRATHROY-CARADOC - Community Improvement Plan

Other relevant PDF

2026 CIP Application Intake Deadlines
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan Program

What is the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan?

The Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives to property owners and applicants with written consent from the owner for redevelopment and property improvement projects across designated areas in Strathroy-Caradoc. It supports building permit and planning fees, construction costs, professional fees, and selected environmental and tax-related initiatives.

How much funding can be received?

Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan program?

To be eligible for the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan program, you must: A detailed business plan is required with the application Projects in Downtown Strathroy must follow the Downtown Strathroy Urban Design Guidelines Attainable housing projects must maintain units as attainable rentals for at least ten (10) years

What expenses are eligible under Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan?

Building permit and planning fees. Construction costs. Professional fee costs for designs or services reasonably associated with eligible works. Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) costs or other environmental study costs. Development charges owed for an eligible project.

Who can I contact for more information about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan?

You can contact Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc by email at CIP@strathroy-caradoc.ca or by phone at (519) 245-1070.

Where is the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan available?

The Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.

Is the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding