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Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for township property and building improvements
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 12,500
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Selwyn, Ontario, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $12,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 70%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Selwyn
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Target groups
- General public, Seniors, People with disabilities, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Nonprofits / charities
- Scope
- Local, Municipal, Regional
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Availability timeline
2021
Periods: 1
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
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm program fit
- Check that the property and project are in the Community Improvement Project Area.
- Review the applicable program requirements.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather plans, estimates, and other required supporting information.
- Include studies or drawings if the Township requests them.
- Obtain owner consent if the applicant is not the property owner.
- Step 3: Submit before starting work
- Send the application to the Township before any work begins.
- For the Planning and Building Fees Grant, apply after the eligible fees are paid and the related project is completed under another program.
- Step 4: Township review and decision
- Township staff review the application and supporting documents.
- The application is then considered by Council or Council’s designate.
- Step 5: Agreement and project completion
- If approved, sign the grant agreement if required.
- Complete the approved work within the required timeframe.
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
Selection criteria
- Priority area location and community improvement need.
- Project quality and conformity with Township design guidelines.
- Potential to leverage private investment and improve the area.
- Usefulness of supporting studies or drawings for the project.
- For TIBG, increase in assessment and property taxes.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
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 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $12,500 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)?
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
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 Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Township of Selwyn Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is funded by Township of Selwyn