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

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Bistro Réunion


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement

Economic Priority: Commercial

Photo of the frontage of Be Sure Financials.

Be Sure Financial


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Building Conversion

Economic Priority: Housing

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Waleed Shami


Funding Type: Study Grant

Project: Land Development

Economic Priority: Housing

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McDonald Chiropractic


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement

Economic Priority: Commercial

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Tullamore Lavender Farm


Funding Type: Minor Activity Grant

Project: Leasehold Improvement - Updating Barn

Economic Priority: Agricultural, 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.