Community Improvement Grant Application

Registered Property Owner(s)

Are you the registered owner of the property? *

Yes
No

If you are submitting this form on behalf of the property owner, an Owner Authorization form is required.

Please upload the Owner Authorization Form *

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Owner Name(s) *

Owner Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Owner Phone *

Owner Email *

Applicant/Authorized Agent Information

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Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: *

Business Name (if applicable) *

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Phone *

Email *

Please indicate where correspondence should be directed. Select all that apply: *

Applicant/Authorized Agent
Property Owner

Property Information

Municipal Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Property assessment roll number: 2301-000 –

Proposed Property Use (if changing)

Current Zoning of Property

Year Building Constructed (if known)

Is any existing building designated under the Ontario Heritage Act? * *

Yes
No

Identify and provide the by-law number and/or attach a copy of the by-law:

Eligibility Questions

Are property taxes and all fees owed to the Township paid in full? *

Yes
No

In order to be eligible for grant funding all monies owed to the Township must be paid.

Are there any outstanding Building, By-law, Fire or Property Standards Orders? *

Yes
No

In order to be eligible for grant funding all outstanding orders must be addressed and closed.

Has work (e.g. construction) the grant is being applied for already started? *

Yes
No

Work commenced prior to written grant approval is not eligible for funding.

Select Grants

Which grant(s) are you applying for? *

Planning & Building Fees Grant
Façade, Signage & Landscape Improvement Grant

An applicant may be eligible for multiple grants during the term of this CIP if the total combined value of grants provided by the Township in any 12-month period shall not exceed $7,500 per property (or the total value of eligible costs, whichever is less).

Note: The maximum funding amount for this grant is $7,500.

Note: The maximum funding amount for this grant is $4,500.

Project Information

Provide a detailed description of the proposed project and explain how it supports the goals and objectives of the Township CIP. *

Include details regarding existing conditions, proposed improvements, intended use, community benefits, accessibility improvements, sustainability or energy efficiency measures, design enhancements, economic development impacts.

Total Estimated Project Cost (before HST) *

Expected Start Date *

Expected Completion Date *

Have you applied for any other funding? *

Yes
No

What are the other funding sources and amounts requested? *

How will the remaining project costs be funded? (e.g. personal funds). *

CIP Goals and Objectives

Projects do not need to address every goal and objective to be eligible for funding. Select only the goal(s) and objective(s) that best align with your proposed project and explain how your project supports them.

Does the proposed project improve building façades, signage, landscaping, or streetscape appearance? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project improves building façades, signage, landscaping, or streetscape appearance. *

Does the proposed project address structural, building code, or life safety issues? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project addresses structural, building code, or life safety issues. *

Does the proposed project enhance the visibility and accessibility of businesses in the Township? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project enhances the visibility and accessibility of businesses in the Township. *

Does the proposed project promote local shopping, tourism and agri-business experiences? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project promotes local shopping, tourism and agri-business experiences. *

Does the proposed project encourage agri-tourism and local food initiatives? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project encourages agri-tourism and local food initiatives. *

Does the proposed project improve accessibility and barrier-free access? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project improves accessibility and barrier-free access. *

Does the proposed project enhance energy efficiency or environmental sustainability? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project enhances energy efficiency or environmental sustainability. *

Does the proposed project improve property standards or preserve architectural/heritage character? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project improves property standards or preserve architectural/heritage character. *

Does the proposed project support economic development and business growth? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project supports economic development and business growth. *

Does the proposed project create or support employment opportunities? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project creates or supports employment opportunities. *

Does the proposed project encourage adaptive reuse, conversion, or redevelopment? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project encourages adaptive reuse, conversion, or redevelopment. *

Does the proposed project improve infrastructure, servicing, drainage, or stormwater management? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project improves infrastructure, servicing, drainage, or stormwater management. *

Does the proposed project support licensed home child care services? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project supports licensed home child care services. *

Does the proposed project enhance urban design, public realm, or community appearance? *

Yes
No

Provide a brief explanation as to how the proposed project enhances urban design, public realm, or community appearance. *

Planning & Building Fees Grant

Select the Planning Application Type *

Township costs associated with third-party consultant reviews (e.g., planning, legal, engineering, etc.) are not eligible costs. Only projects eligible for another financial incentive under the CIP are eligible for this grant.

Façade, Signage & Landscape Grant

What improvements are proposed? *

Provide a brief description of the proposed improvements *