Community Improvement Plan

Improving together as a community

  • 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.

    • To provide incentives for businesses to enhance their building’s presentation to the public

    • To improve the storefront signage, designs, and paint schemes

    • To stimulate community pride

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

    Intended to encourage façade improvements in the Façade and Signage Improvement Area

    Grant: The Municipality matches applicant dollar-to-dollar, up to $3000

    Loan: The Municipality will loan up to $3000, interest-free, payable over 5 years

    Note that the grant and loan can be used simultaneously.

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

    Intended to encourage signage improvements in the Façade and Signage Improvement Area

    Grant: The Municipality matches applicant dollar-to-dollar, up to $1000

    Loan: The Municipality will loan up to $1000, interest-free, payable over 5 years

    Note that the grant and loan can be used simultaneously.

    • Familiarize yourself with the Marmora and Lake Community Improvement Plan

    • Download and complete the Community Improvement Plan Application

    • Contact the Economic Development Department at 613-472-1515 or tmay@marmoraandlake.ca to submit your application.