The Municipality of Brockton has extended their Community Improvement Plan grant programs beyond downtown Walkerton to historic hamlets and villages such as Cargill, Chepstow, Elmwood and Pinkerton.
Brockton council recently approved six Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and related programs. The will also be available to rural areas with farm-gates or agricultural businesses that sell directly to the public.
A media release said eligible businesses need to apply before the end of the year, and completed within 12 months. Council budgeted a total of $35,000 for CIP grants this year, with approximately $29,000 remaining for the new programs.
Expanding the CIP to include all of Brockton enables businesses to apply to Bruce County’s new “industry stream” grants, which are part of its Spruce the Bruce community improvement program.
Brockton is the first municipality in the county to expand its CIP to include the entire municipality.
“I am very pleased to see our new Community Improvement Plan come to fruition,” said Brockton’s Chief Administrative Officer, Sonya Watson. “We are happy to offer additional funding to assist businesses, developers and agri-businesses seeking to enhance properties within Brockton and add value to our communities.”
Six Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and related programs were recently approved by Council, following public consultation.
• Façade Improvement Program (50% funding, up to $3,000)
• Signage Program (50% funding, up to $1,500)
• Accessibility Improvement Program (50% funding, up to $2,000)
• Farm Gate Program (50% funding, up to $1,500)
• Environmental Stewardship and Energy Efficiency Program (50% funding, up to $3,000)
• Vacant or Underused Properties Conversion or Expansion Program (50% funding, up to $7,000)
