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Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2020
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program supports community improvement in Selwyn Township with grants and loans of up to $10,000 to $60,000, depending on the incentive. It funds building, facade, signage, landscaping, residential, and planning fee improvements in designated priority areas.
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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
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 0.7% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : August 31, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- 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
- 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
- Commercial, mixed-use, industrial, institutional, and agricultural building improvements
- Residential rehabilitation, conversion, intensification, and infill projects
- Adaptive reuse, redevelopment, and construction in priority areas
- Public realm and streetscape-related property improvements
Documents Needed
- Plans and estimates
- Contracts and reports
- Rental rates or sale prices, when applicable
- Urban design studies or architectural drawings, when required
- Proof of other funding sources, if any
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Mixed-use property owners
- Institutional property owners
- Industrial property owners
- Agricultural property owners with a retail or agri-tourism component
Who is not eligible
- Vacant properties in Priority Areas 2 and 3
- Properties in Buckhorn, which are covered by a separate CIP
- Applicants seeking funding for costs already paid under another program
Eligible expenses
- Urban design studies and architectural/design drawings
- Landscaping, curbing, decorative walls, lighting, parking and driveway access improvements
- Facade, storefront, building, and ground signage improvements
- Residential rehabilitation or creation costs
- Planning, development, building, and sign permit fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personal protective equipment is not eligible under the Covid 19 Pilot Grant Program.
- Costs not related to reducing or preventing Covid-19 transmission are not eligible under the pilot program.
- Security deposits and cash-in-lieu payments are not eligible under the Planning and Building Fees Grant Program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Selwyn
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff first.
- Staff make a recommendation to Township Council or its designate.
- Approval is subject to Council or designate decision.
- A grant agreement may be required before funding is issued.
- Approved projects may be monitored and inspected by the Township.
Additional information
- Applications may require a grant agreement with the Township.
- Township staff may audit approved work costs.
- Projects must comply with Township design guidelines and bylaws.
- Funding may be reduced if other public funding is received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP). 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 Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
This program supports community improvement in Selwyn Township with grants and loans of up to $10,000 to $60,000, depending on the incentive. It funds building, facade, signage, landscaping, residential, and planning fee improvements in designated priority areas.
How much funding can be received?
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 0.7% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Property in the CIPA
Township-approved project
Must meet program rules
What expenses are eligible under Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Commercial, mixed-use, industrial, institutional, and agricultural building improvements
Residential rehabilitation, conversion, intensification, and infill projects
Adaptive reuse, redevelopment, and construction in priority areas
Public realm and streetscape-related property improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Township of Selwyn by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Other Support