Community Improvement Plan Application 2026

INSTRUCTIONS: Original or Digital copies of the completed forms can be submitted to the Town of Gravenhurst. Please refer to the adopted Community Improvement Plan for details of incentive programs and grant eligibility requirements. Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with Town Economic Development Staff prior to submission. Deadline for applications is Monday, December 15, 2025.

Property Description

Must be located in Community Improvement Project Area – see map.

Please describe what the property looks like and how it is being used today (consider: building/business sq footage, building condition, what business is conducted on the property daily, whom the business serves and how, how long the business has been established).

Applicant Information.

Written authorization from the building owner is required if applicant is tenant.

Register Owner Information:

if different from applicant.

 IDENTIFY THE PROGRAMS AND GRANT AMOUNTS:

1. Select the program(s) you are applying for, and when prompted, fill in the grant dollar amount requested. 

NOTE: that the grant amount is 50% of the project cost to a maximum amount set out for each program and a total of $15,000 per property.

The following grants below are automatically calculated based on project type and final value of project or assessment: Development Charges Rebate, Heritage Property Tax Relief Grant, Property Tax Increment Grant.

Grants below are automatically calculated based on project type and final value of project or assessment.

 PROJECT DESCRIPTION(S):

Please provide a detailed description of your proposed improvement(s). This description should include identification of materials to be used, colours that will be used and full details of the project. You must also attach photographs of the property to help describe the proposed improvement(s), where prompted below. This description will assist the committee in evaluating the project.

 PROJECT IMPACT:

Please provide a description of the benefits the proposed work will have on the property, the business, and the community of Gravenhurst (ex. improve the appearance/curb appeal of the building, improve business image, improve areas of service, improve customer experience, increase accessibility, create new jobs).

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Please provide any additional comments, information, or ongoing projects to support the funding application request.

WORK ESTIMATES:

Please attach copies of a minimum of two estimates prepared by qualified contractors for each component of the proposed improvements. Eligible costs shall be the cost of materials, equipment and contracted labour to complete improvements. If you are applying for more than one grant you will need estimates for each. Professional fees such as Architect’s, Engineer’s and Solicitor’s fees are not considered to be eligible costs (except for the Planning and Design Study/Drawings Grants, in which case the design fees (Architect or Engineer) are eligible. Please list estimated dates of when proposed improvements are expected to start and be completed.

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

Work to be completed through this application cannot be started until after a completed application has been submitted for the requested funding assistance from the Town of Gravenhurst. All required permits must be obtained prior to initiation of the proposed works.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE:

I/We hereby declare that all of the above statements and the statements contained in all of the supporting documentation submitted herewith as part of this application are true. Further, I/we acknowledge that any modifications to any approved proposals or plans may require approval of the Committee. By signing this application you acknowledge that it is a public record and some information may be released.