Community improvement plan

What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

A CIP establishes a framework for the Municipality’s support and implementation of a program to encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of commercial buildings and their facades as well as associated signage in an identified business district.  

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 stimulate community pride;

What are the potential incentives?

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

  • Intended to encourage facade improvements in the Facade and Signage Improvement Area

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

Note that the grant and loan can be used simultaneously.

 

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

  • Intended to encourage signage improvements in the Facade and Signage Improvement Area

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

Note that the grant and loan can be used simultaneously in a calendar year.

 

How can I apply?

Contact Tammy May, Community & Economic Development Officer at tmay@marmoraandlake.ca to submit your application.