Development Charges Grant Program
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The Development Charges Grant Program provides eligible businesses a grant for a percentage of the development charges owing from the development or redevelopment of a building(s) or property in conformity with this Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Comments on Funding:
Funding is a grant to offset up to 100% of development charges paid for a project.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be registered owners and assessed owners or tenants of lands and buildings within the City of Windsor or projects that fall within the following sectors: a) professional services;
b) renewable and alternative energy;
c) creative industries;
d) health & life sciences;
e) management of companies and enterprises;
f) manufacturing;
g) tourism;
h) warehousing/logistics.
2. be applicants successful in obtaining one of the following grants: a) Business Development Grant Program, b) Business Retention and Expansion Grant Program, c) Small Business Investment Grant Program.
3. invest in the development or redevelopment of the building or property in conformity with this Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Applicants must check Appendix A for descriptions of eligible uses.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. arrange a pre-application meeting with City staff in order to determine program eligibility, required application information and material, and timelines for Council approval.
2. complete and submit an application form. Ensure that all required signatures have been provided and that the application is accompanied by all required documentation.
Applications must be approved by City Council prior to commencement of any eligible works being undertaken (i.e. costs incurred prior to Council’s approval may not be eligible for inclusion in the grant program).
All property owners participating in this program will be required to enter into a written agreement with the City, which will specify the terms and conditions of the grant.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants are required to submit a complete application to the City describing (in detail) the development, redevelopment or adaptive reuse that is planned. This may include reports, conceptual site plans, business plans, estimates, contracts and other details as may be required to satisfy the City with respect to conformity of the project with the CIP. Application requirements will be clearly articulated at or following a pre-consultation meeting with City staff.
Other Things to Note:
No deadlines found. For further details contact the City of Windsor by mail at ecdev@citywindsor.ca or by phone at (519) 255-6100 ext. 6608.
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