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Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for property improvement projects
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of Bracebridge offers financial support through a Community Improvement Plan for eligible property development and improvement projects. Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible pre-tax project costs for building, façade, signage, energy efficiency, housing, property, and related 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 : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- 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
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Town of Bracebridge — 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 Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan?
The Town of Bracebridge offers financial support through a Community Improvement Plan for eligible property development and improvement projects. Funding can cover up to 50% of eligible pre-tax project costs for building, façade, signage, energy efficiency, housing, property, and related improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Bracebridge — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 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.
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