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Town of Erin — Community Improvement Plan
Funding for property improvement projects
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
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 : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 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 Marina.Mato@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 Other Support