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Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Financial incentives for downtown and brownfield improvements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives of up to $5,000 for eligible projects. It supports property, façade, accessibility, planning fee, tax increment, and brownfield-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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Renfrew
- 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
- Façade, building and signage improvements
- Property, landscaping and parking area improvements
- Accessibility improvements
- Planning and building permit fee-related redevelopment projects
- Brownfield environmental studies and remediation-related projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting photos and drawings
- Work plan and cost estimates
- Owner authorization, if applicable
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, where required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Authorized agents
- Commercial and mixed-use property applicants
- Brownfield property owners
Who is not eligible
- Greenfield property owners
- Owners without tax standing in good order
- Applicants for projects already started
- Residential properties for certain grants
Eligible expenses
- Façade repairs, awnings, signage, landscaping, parking area improvements, accessibility upgrades, planning and building permit fees, tax increment-related costs, and environmental studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects started before application approval
- Greenfield properties
- Maintenance and life-cycle replacements
- Temporary sidewalk café components
- Ineligible residential properties for certain grants
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Project Area
- Downtown Core District
- Downtown Periphery District
- Stewart Street Commercial District
- O’Brien Road/Veteran’s Memorial Boulevard Commercial District
- Town-Wide District
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Plan’s goals and design criteria
- Completeness of application and supporting materials
- Project fit with the district and incentive program
- Review and recommendation by the Plan Administrator
- Approval by Council or the designated authority
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Read the guidelines and meet with the Town.
- Confirm eligibility and application requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather required supporting materials.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the form and documents to the Town.
- Send the package in person or by mail/courier.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The Town reviews and evaluates the application.
- The Review Panel or approval body makes a decision.
- Step 5: Agreement and payment
- Sign the agreement if approved.
- Complete the works and receive payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-consultation meeting with the Town before applying
- Application review for completeness and eligibility
- Decision by Council or the designated approval authority
- Financial Incentive Program Agreement required if approved
- Payment made after approved works are completed
Additional information
- The program is subject to change, including funding availability and incentive types.
- Applicants should confirm eligibility at a pre-consultation meeting with the Town.
- Owner authorization is required when the applicant is a tenant or agent.
- Applications may be submitted in person or by mail/courier.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
What is the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
The Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives of up to $5,000 for eligible projects. It supports property, façade, accessibility, planning fee, tax increment, and brownfield-related improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Located in the Community Improvement Project Area
Project not started before approval
Owner, tenant, or authorized agent
What expenses are eligible under Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Façade, building and signage improvements
Property, landscaping and parking area improvements
Accessibility improvements
Planning and building permit fee-related redevelopment projects
Brownfield environmental studies and remediation-related projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Town of Renfrew by email at arathwell@renfrew.ca or by phone at (613) 432-4848 ext. 308.
Where is the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Renfrew Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Grant and Funding