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Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property improvement projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Melbourne, Mount Brydges, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan supports property improvements through multiple financial incentive programs. It funds eligible redevelopment, housing, heritage, beautification, sustainability, and economic development projects across designated areas.
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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
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Melbourne, Mount Brydges, Strathroy
- 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 beautification and façade improvements
- Intensification, redevelopment, and infill projects
- Rental housing and attainable housing development
- Heritage conservation and preservation works
- Public art and interim-use projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Photos of the existing property and building
- Cost estimates for the proposed works
- Conceptual or professional drawings and designs, if required
- Site plan or landscaping plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Businesses and commercial property owners
- Non-residential property owners
- Owners of eligible rental housing projects
- Owners of designated heritage buildings
Who is not eligible
- Residential-only properties where the program requires non-residential use
- Projects outside the eligible area for the selected program
- Applicants with property tax arrears or outstanding municipal bills
- Applicants involved in active litigation with the Municipality
- Projects already approved for a Development Charge deferral, where that exclusion applies
Eligible expenses
- Building permit and planning fees
- Construction costs for eligible works
- Professional fees for related designs or services
- Environmental site assessment and related brownfield studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before application approval, unless the municipality allows it.
- Cosmetic or lifecycle replacement work for existing units.
- Greenfield development.
- Contaminated-property interim uses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Entire Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
- Downtown Strathroy
- Mount Brydges Commercial Core
- Melbourne Commercial Core
- Caradoc Street South Commercial Corridor
- High Street Industrial Park
- Molnar Industrial Park
- Mount Brydges Economic Area
- Strathroy Settlement Area
- Mount Brydges Settlement Area
- Rural Area
- Strathroy & Mount Brydges Settlement Areas
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CIP Coordinator for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are forwarded to the CIP Implementation Committee for review.
- The committee makes a recommendation to Council.
- Council decides whether to approve or refuse funding.
- If approved, a CIP Funding Agreement is signed before work begins and payment is made after completion and inspection.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with the CIP Coordinator before applying.
- Refused applications may be resubmitted in the future.
- Some projects require a funding agreement before works can begin.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan. 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 Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan?
The Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan supports property improvements through multiple financial incentive programs. It funds eligible redevelopment, housing, heritage, beautification, sustainability, and economic development projects across designated areas.
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:
Project in an eligible area
Works must fit the program
Must meet CIP requirements
What expenses are eligible under Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan?
Property beautification and façade improvements
Intensification, redevelopment, and infill projects
Rental housing and attainable housing development
Heritage conservation and preservation works
Public art and interim-use projects
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.
Is the Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Strathroy-Caradoc Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding