Community Improvement Funding

Wellington County's Community Improvement Funding programme offers top-up funding to businesses already approved and participating in their local municipality's Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

The programme was designed to stimulate rehabilitation and development initiatives, while also advancing broader County-wide objectives like sustainable development, economic diversification, employment growth, housing alternatives and improved accessibility. 

Community Improvement Funding - Application Guide

Grants Available

Study Grant
Help applicants complete pre-development studies and offers up to $10,000 per study.
Minor Activity Grant
Helps businesses complete infrastructure projects such as façade improvements, expansions, or interior renovations of up to $20,000.
Major Activity Grant
A Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) for eligible commercial, housing, agricultural, tourism, and sustainability projects.

Apply Today!

Please see our Community Improvement Funding Application Guide for details on eligibility requirements, how to apply for the programme, timelines, and key contacts.

Success Stories

Photo of the Greystone Housing building from the parking lot.

Greystone Housing


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Land Development

Economic Priority: Housing

A photo of the frontage of The Barrel House.

The Barrel House


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement

Economic Priority: Commercial/Tourism

A photo of the Fergus Market Place on the River signage.

Fergus Marketplace On the River


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement

Economic Priority: Commercial/Tourism

A photo of the Frontage of the Kulhay Wellness Centre.

Kulhay Wellness Centre


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement

Economic Priority: Commercial

Two rows of red movie theatre seats

Drayton Entertainment


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement - Upgrading dressing rooms and bathrooms

Economic Priority: Tourism

Additional Funding Opportunities

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Government and utility programmes have been set up to support business owners as they invest in improving their buildings’ efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as training for energy auditors and managers.

Looking for more information? Contact our Economic Development team at 519.837.2600 x 2611 or via e-mail.