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Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for property improvement projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 11, 2026Latest change: The Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan now states that all available funding for 2026 has been fully allocated and new CIP funding applications are no longer being accepted, while several program pages show reduced scope and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: The Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan now states that all available funding for 2026 has been fully allocated and new CIP funding applications are no longer being accepted, while several program pages show reduced scope and contact details.
Bracebridge CIP funding status and program pages updated
The main Community Improvement Plan page now shows a notice that all available funding through the Town of Bracebridge CIP programs has been fully allocated for 2026 and that the Town is no longer accepting new CIP funding applications at this time. The page also now shows an updated application table with additional entries, bringing the visible totals to $60,000.00 in grants and $33,634.87 in loans. Several program pages were also trimmed: the Façade Improvement Grant/Loan, Property Improvement Grant/Loan, Signage Improvement Grant, and Tax Increment Equivalent Grant pages lost visible availability/purpose or contact-footer content, and the pre-consultation guidance was reformatted on multiple pages. The Signage Improvement Grant page still shows up to 50% of costs and a maximum municipal contribution of a $2,000 grant, with up to $4,000 at the Town’s discretion, while the Housing Grant/Loan page still shows up to 50% of costs, a maximum of $6,000 per unit, and up to four units for a
Funding available
$ 24,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use property owners.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Town of Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan supports property improvement projects in Bracebridge, Ontario, through a combination of grants and loans, and all available funding for 2026 is fully allocated. It covers building, property, signage, façade, energy efficiency retrofit, and housing improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 24,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Bracebridge
- 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
- Building improvement projects.
- Façade and signage improvement projects.
- Energy efficiency retrofit projects.
- Housing rehabilitation or conversion projects.
- Property and landscape improvement projects.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project quotes
- Proof of payment after completion
- Documents confirming energy efficiency specifications, where applicable
- Written owner consent for tenant applications, where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use property owners.
- Tenants with written consent from the property owner, where allowed.
- Hotels and motels in the CIP area, for certain programs.
Who is not eligible
- Tenants applying for a loan.
- Projects not located in the applicable CIP program area.
- Applicants who start work before approval.
Eligible expenses
- Building, façade, signage, housing, and property improvement costs.
- Energy efficiency retrofit costs.
- Professional installation, design, and related supporting work where applicable.
- Sign permit fees, up to 50% for signage projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Project work started before application approval.
- Temporary signage such as window graphics and decals.
- Retrofits that do not result in substantial energy savings.
- Loan applications by tenants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bracebridge, Ontario.
- Central Business District.
- District Shopping Area (“The Flats”).
- Mixed-Use Areas.
- Business Areas.
- Industrial Areas.
- Other CIP area locations specified by individual programs.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIP goals and objectives.
- Quality of signage design and visual improvement to the area.
- Expected energy savings for retrofit projects.
- Overall contribution to building condition, streetscape, and community improvement.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the relevant CIP program guidelines.
- Confirm the project fits the applicable program area and rules.
- Step 2: Pre-consult with the Town
- Contact the Economic Development Officer before applying.
- Confirm the application requirements for a complete submission.
- Step 3: Prepare the application
- Complete the online CIP application form.
- Prepare project quotes and any required supporting information.
- Include disclosure of other funding sources, if any.
- Step 4: Submit and wait for approval
- Submit the application to the Town for review.
- Do not start work until the application is formally approved.
- Step 5: Complete the project and claim funding
- Carry out the work according to the approved scope.
- Provide proof of payment after completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Town after submission.
- Some projects may be subject to verification by the Chief Building Official or designate.
- The Town may approve, reject, or conditionally approve an application.
- A Notice of Decision is issued after approval.
- Project completion must be reported to the Town within 12 months of the Notice of Decision, unless an extension is granted.
Additional information
- Pre-consultation with the Town’s Economic Development Officer is recommended before applying.
- Applications must be approved before any project work begins.
- Additional public or private funding must be declared and may be stacked within limits.
- Funding approval may lapse if completion is not reported within 12 months of the Notice of Decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan?
The Town of Bracebridge Community Improvement Plan supports property improvement projects in Bracebridge, Ontario, through a combination of grants and loans, and all available funding for 2026 is fully allocated. It covers building, property, signage, façade, energy efficiency retrofit, and housing improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $24,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Project must fit the CIP goals
Approval required before work starts
Property accounts must be in good standing
What expenses are eligible under Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan?
Building improvement projects.
Façade and signage improvement projects.
Energy efficiency retrofit projects.
Housing rehabilitation or conversion projects.
Property and landscape improvement projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Town of Bracebridge by email at ecdev@bracebridge.ca or by phone at 705-645-5264 ext. 3511.
Where is the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan available?
The Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding