Closed
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports property improvements, redevelopment, and rehabilitation in the Town of Erin. It offers multiple incentives, including grants up to $10,000 per project or property and a TIEG over five years.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Erin
- 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 rehabilitation and redevelopment
- Façade and signage upgrades
- Commercial conversion and building improvements
- Accessibility, parking, and landscaping upgrades
- Housing, sustainability, and remediation projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Supporting photographs of the property
- Project drawings or sketches
- Two contractor estimates
- Project description and goals statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Businesses in commercial areas
- Industrial property owners
- Mixed-use property owners
Who is not eligible
- Residential-only properties
- Tenants without owner consent
- Applicants with outstanding property tax arrears
- Applicants with other outstanding Town obligations
- Projects started before approval
Eligible expenses
- Planning, permit, and development fees
- Design studies and technical reports
- Façade, signage, and building improvements
- Parking, landscaping, and accessibility work
- Conversion, housing, and remediation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before approval
- Processing fees charged by Town or County staff
- Costs above eligible limits
- Projects that do not improve existing conditions
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Erin
- Erin Village
- Hillsburgh
- The Hamlets
- Agricultural areas within the Town of Erin
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIP goals and objectives
- Consistency with design guidelines
- Improvement over existing conditions
- Compliance with applicable planning and building requirements
- Priority site status may increase funding values
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Meet with the CIP Administrator before applying.
- Confirm requirements and available program details.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather supporting documents and cost estimates.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Submit the full package to the Town for review.
- Step 4: Review and Decision
- The CIP Review Panel evaluates the submission.
- You are notified if the application is incomplete or approved.
- Step 5: Agreement and Project Completion
- Sign the Financial Assistance Agreement if approved.
- Complete the project, then submit invoices and proof of payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CIP Review Panel.
- Incomplete submissions are flagged to the applicant.
- Approved projects require a Financial Assistance Agreement.
- Completed work is inspected before payment is issued.
- Funding may be delayed, reduced, or cancelled if conditions are not met.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed bi-annually.
- Program availability may vary by year.
- Other funding sources must be disclosed.
- A Financial Assistance Agreement is required if approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan?
The program supports property improvements, redevelopment, and rehabilitation in the Town of Erin. It offers multiple incentives, including grants up to $10,000 per project or property and a TIEG over five years.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Located in an eligible CIPA
Supports CIP goals
Improves existing property
What expenses are eligible under Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan?
Property rehabilitation and redevelopment
Façade and signage upgrades
Commercial conversion and building improvements
Accessibility, parking, and landscaping upgrades
Housing, sustainability, and remediation projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Town of Erin by email at EcDev@erin.ca or by phone at 519.855.4407 EXT. 241.
Where is the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan available?
The Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding