Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA)

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Grant, Loan

Description:

A Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) is a designated zone within a municipality aimed at strengthening communities and business districts. It provides financial incentives and loans to help businesses and property owners make improvements to their buildings, fostering growth and development in the area. Ontario’s Planning Act defines these areas as locations where community improvement is deemed necessary by the local council.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be businesses and property owners in the following area:

Argyle Core Area
Airport
Core Area
Downtown
Hamilton Road
Lambeth Area
Old East Village
SoHo

Application Steps:

Applicants must email CIPIncentives@london.ca for program details and application form. City staff will respond to your request within working business hours.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. A letter from the owner certifying the completion of the work
2. Photos of the completed work
3. Contractor payment records
4. Confirmation that all applicable permit sign-offs have been obtained

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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