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Need help starting or growing your business? Don't miss your opportunity to apply for eligible funding. 

Check out some of the Spruce the Bruce Community Development Transformations

Funding quick links

Business Development
Business to Bruce supports business development, business recruitment and business enhancement, apply for one of the following business development grants:
  • Starter Company Plus
  • Summer Company
  • Bruce County Tourism Innovation Lab
Community Branding Toolkits
  • Allenford
  • Hepworth
  • Sauble Beach
  • Wiarton
Town of South Bruce Peninsula Community Grant 

The 2023 application process for community grants is now open. 

The Community Grant Program provides funding for programs, projects, activities and events that enrich the community and advance Council’s strategic goals. Council makes all funding decisions based on its approved budget, as well as local needs and priorities. 

Completed Community Grant applications for 2023 funding must be submitted to the Town by February 28, 2023. 

  •  Review the Town's Community Grant Program Policy for information about eligibility and the application process.
  •  Review the Grant Application Guidelines for instruction on how to complete the application form online. 
  •  Complete the Community Grant Form online
  •  Complete the Community Grant Form in paper format

Any questions about the community grants process can be directed as follows:  

  • • by email

    • by phone at 519-534-1400 ext. 122  

Spruce the Bruce Community Improvement Grants for Businesses 

 If you want to spruce up the exterior of your business, apply for one of the community improvement grants: 

  • Facade improvement
  • Fascia Signage Grant 
  • Perpendicular Signage Grant
  • Awning Grant
  • Patio Installation Grant
  • Community Marketing Grant

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) helps municipalities map out priorities and direction for local improvements to communities. View our Community Improvement Plan. 

South Bruce Peninsula also has a Community Improvement Plan Committee.

Spruce the Bruce Grants for Community Partners
  • Community Marketing Grant 
  • Streetscape Beautification Grant
  • Community Signage Grant
  • Destination Infrastructure an& Active Transportation Grant

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) helps municipalities map out priorities and direction for local improvements to communities. View our Community Improvement Plan. 

South Bruce Peninsula also has a Community Improvement Plan Committee.

Digital Main Street

Transformation Grant is a program focused on assisting small businesses with their adoption of technologies. The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program will provide funding for training, advisory support, and grants to brick-and-mortar small businesses looking increase their capacity through digital transformation. 

Future Proof is a program that assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a deep digital transformation plan. 

 

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Collaborative Marketing
Your organization can partner with others in our community to access the collaborative marketing grant. 
Not-For-Profit Community Grants
  • Bruce County Not-for-Profit Community Grant
 RTO7
Visit RT07 for more information on partnership programs 
VPI Working Solutions

VPI is a service provider for the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), which facilitates several Employment Ontario programs to help job seekers find work and training opportunities across Ontario. VPI also works directly with employers who are looking to hire. These programs and services are free for job seekers and employers as they are funded by the government of Ontario and, in part, by the Government of Canada. 

Visit VPI Working Solutions for more information on their employment programs.

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