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Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property and business improvements
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hawkesbury, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of Hawkesbury Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives for property and business improvements across the town. It supports accessibility upgrades, façade and signage improvements, mixed-use and affordable housing projects, brownfield remediation, and related planning and permit fees, with grants reaching up to $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs for several programs.
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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 : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Location
- Hawkesbury
- Montérégie
- 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 and building improvements within the Community Improvement Plan area.
- Conversion of residential space to commercial use.
- Downtown and mixed-use housing development.
- Brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects.
- Façade, signage, parking, landscaping, and accessibility improvements.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting photos of the existing property
- Professional or conceptual drawings and plans
- Site plan or landscape plan, if applicable
- Two cost estimates for eligible work or materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Hawkesbury.
- Tenants with owner authorization.
- Businesses undertaking eligible property improvement projects.
- Developers of eligible mixed-use, commercial, office, institutional, and housing projects.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without owner consent when not the registered property owner.
- Properties with outstanding municipal tax arrears.
- Projects that started before applying.
- Vacant land projects for programs that exclude them.
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility upgrades, façade and signage improvements, parking and landscaping works.
- Planning, permit, and professional fees for eligible projects.
- Environmental site assessments and brownfield remediation costs.
- Construction costs for eligible mixed-use, affordable housing, and conversion projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before the application is submitted.
- Projects on vacant land for the tax increment grant.
- Land severance or subdivision-related development for the planning and building permit fee grant.
- Projects with outstanding tax arrears or unresolved work orders.
Eligible geographic areas
- The Town of Hawkesbury
- Additional programs apply to downtown, gateway areas, and brownfield/adaptive reuse areas within Hawkesbury
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Town staff and a review panel.
- The Town assesses eligibility and program-specific criteria.
- The application is then recommended to Council or its representative for approval.
- If approved, a funding agreement may be signed before payment.
- Payments are made after the work is completed and required proof is provided.
Additional information
- Pre-application consultation with the Town is required.
- A funding agreement may be required before approval.
- Other public or non-profit funding must be disclosed.
- Approved incentives may be reduced, delayed, or cancelled if conditions are not met.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Town of Hawkesbury — 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 Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan?
The Town of Hawkesbury Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives for property and business improvements across the town. It supports accessibility upgrades, façade and signage improvements, mixed-use and affordable housing projects, brownfield remediation, and related planning and permit fees, with grants reaching up to $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs for several programs.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be in Hawkesbury.
No outstanding tax arrears.
Pre-application consultation required.
What expenses are eligible under Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan?
Property and building improvements within the Community Improvement Plan area.
Conversion of residential space to commercial use.
Downtown and mixed-use housing development.
Brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects.
Façade, signage, parking, landscaping, and accessibility improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Town of Hawkesbury by email at infoplanning@hawkesbury.ca or by phone at 613-632-0106.
Where is the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan available?
The Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Hawkesbury — Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding