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Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding
Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Erin, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners in a designated Community Improvement Project Area.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Town of Erin and Wellington County support community improvement projects through local CIP funding. The program can support studies, building and façade improvements, accessibility upgrades, parking and landscaping, and other eligible downtown and property improvement projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% 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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Downtown and property improvement projects.
- Building and façade improvements.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Parking and landscaping improvements.
- Eligible studies, design work, and site planning.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Drawings, plans, sketches, or elevations
- Two quotes for construction work
- Current photos of the property
- Written permission from the property owner, if applying as a tenant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in a designated Community Improvement Project Area.
- Tenants in a designated Community Improvement Project Area with owner permission.
- Owners or tenants of mixed-use, commercial, or industrial properties.
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties.
- Home occupations and accessory uses to residential properties.
Eligible expenses
- Study costs for eligible planning, design, engineering, environmental, and technical studies.
- Construction and improvement costs for eligible property and building projects.
- Costs related to façade, signage, accessibility, parking, landscaping, and similar site improvements.
- Costs tied to eligible housing, tourism, agricultural, and green infrastructure projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already started before approval.
- Residential properties, including home occupations and accessory uses to residential properties.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Erin
- Designated Community Improvement Project Areas
- Wellington County
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s goals and local planning framework.
- Fit with urban design guidelines.
- Review by the Town’s CIP Review Panel.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Contact the Economic Development Officer to schedule a meeting.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather drawings, two construction quotes, and current property photos.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the completed application with all required materials.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The Town’s CIP Review Panel evaluates the application.
- If approved, sign the agreement with the Town.
- If not approved, you will be notified.
- Step 5: Start construction
- Begin the project after approval.
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-consultation with the Economic Development Officer is required before applying.
- The Town’s CIP Review Panel reviews the application.
- If approved, the applicant signs an agreement with the Town.
- If not approved, the applicant is notified.
- Construction may begin after approval.
Additional information
- Tenants must have written permission from the property owner.
- The project must not have started before application approval.
- The Town application requires drawings, two construction quotes, and current property photos.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding Program
What is the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding?
The Town of Erin and Wellington County support community improvement projects through local CIP funding. The program can support studies, building and façade improvements, accessibility upgrades, parking and landscaping, and other eligible downtown and property improvement projects.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding program?
To be eligible for the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding program, you must:
Property owner or tenant in a CIPA.
Project must meet local planning rules.
No outstanding tax arrears.
What expenses are eligible under Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding?
Downtown and property improvement projects.
Building and façade improvements.
Accessibility improvements.
Parking and landscaping improvements.
Eligible studies, design work, and site planning.
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at alaina@wellington.ca.
Where is the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding available?
The Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding is a Grant and Funding