Community improvement plan

What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

Our Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a program that provides local businesses an opportunity to improve the signage and facade on their buildings through a 50/50 grant and loan matching program. This means the business owner contributes a portion and the municipality matches it, up to a specific amount.

Some examples of improvements include:

• Replacing outdated windows or doors on the front of a building

• New storefront awnings

• Upgrading siding or stonework

• New paint

• New signage or vinyl window clings

What are the goals of a CIP?

The Community Improvement Goals are as follows:

1. To provide incentives for businesses to enhance their building’s presentation to the public;

2. To improve the storefront signage, designs and paint schemes;

3. To build community pride;

What are the potential incentives?

Facade Improvement Grant Program (see CIP document for more information)

• Supports facade improvements in the Facade and Signage Improvement Area

• Grant: The Municipality matches the applicant dollar-to-dollar, up to $3,000.00.

Signage Improvement Grant Program (see CIP document for more information)

• Supports signage improvements in the Facade and Signage Improvement Area

• Grant: The Municipality matches applicant dollar-to-dollar, up to $1,000.00.

How can I apply?

Contact Megan Abraham, Community Development and Communications Officer at mabraham@marmoraandlake.ca to submit your application.

Applications must be submitted and approved before any work starts. All applications submitted are reviewed by the Economic Development Advisory Committee. As such, applicants should expect the approval process to take some time.