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Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for property and building improvements
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial incentives for property and building improvements in the Township of Wellesley. It supports projects such as rehabilitation, accessibility, façades, signage, parking, housing conversion, agri-tourism, and sustainability improvements, with funding of up to $10,000 in some cases.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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
- Property and building rehabilitation projects
- Housing conversion and expansion projects
- Accessibility and façade improvement projects
- Agri-tourism related property improvements
- Parking, placemaking, and sustainability projects
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form
- Photographs of the existing property and buildings
- Project specifications, drawings, sketches, or renderings
- Two independent contractor estimates
- Statement explaining how the project meets the CIP goals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners within the Township of Wellesley CIPA
- Tenants with written owner consent, where allowed
- Operating businesses in the CIP areas
- Owners of eligible land and buildings
Who is not eligible
- Tenants for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant
- Applicants with outstanding property tax arrears on the subject property
- Applicants with other outstanding Township obligations on the subject property
- Projects started before application approval
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, and rehabilitation costs
- Materials, labour, and professional design services
- Accessibility, façade, signage, and landscape improvements
- Planning and building permit fees
- Selected studies, plans, and design work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for work started before approval
- Costs incurred before the CIP was adopted
- Planning application processing fees
- New development on vacant properties under the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Wellesley
- Wellesley
- St. Clements
- Linwood
- Crosshill
- Hawkesville
- Heidelberg
- Wallenstein
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CIP Implementation Committee or Director of Development Services.
- Incomplete submissions are identified and applicants are notified.
- Approved applications require a Financial Assistance Agreement.
- Work may be cancelled if it does not start within six months or is not completed as agreed.
- Completed projects are inspected before funding is released.
Additional information
- Applications may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis or by set deadlines.
- The Township may reduce funding if other funding sources are received.
- An appeal to Township Council is available if an application is refused.
- The Township may cancel, delay, or reduce incentives if program requirements are not met.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs. 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 Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?
This program offers financial incentives for property and building improvements in the Township of Wellesley. It supports projects such as rehabilitation, accessibility, façades, signage, parking, housing conversion, agri-tourism, and sustainability improvements, with funding of up to $10,000 in some cases.
How much funding can be received?
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program, you must:
Property within the CIP area
Project improves existing conditions
Eligible owner or tenant
What expenses are eligible under Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?
Property and building rehabilitation projects
Housing conversion and expansion projects
Accessibility and façade improvement projects
Agri-tourism related property improvements
Parking, placemaking, and sustainability projects
Where is the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs available?
The Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?
Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs is funded by Township of Wellesley