Financial Incentives
Community Grants
The Town of Bracebridge recognizes the valuable contributions provided by not-for-profit organizations and other community groups to the residents of Bracebridge. The Community Grant Program demonstrates the Town’s ongoing commitment to working with organizations that provide beneficial projects and services by providing one-time funding opportunities.
Grant applications are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Organizational mission;
- Volunteer participation;
- Other sources of revenue;
- Proposed use of requested funds; and
- Relevance to Bracebridge.
Application deadline: Monday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Questions?
For more information about the Community Grant Program, please contact the Manager of Finance/ Deputy Treasurer.
Community Improvement Plan
Through a Community Improvement Plan (CIP), the Town of Bracebridge offers a series of financial programs available with a combination of grants and loans designed to leverage private sector investment to stimulate development and redevelopment. CIP programs provide up to 50% of the total cost of eligible projects including building, property, signage and façade improvements, energy efficiency retrofits, housing improvements, and more.
Depending on the area of the community that your business is located, you may be eligible for more than one program. Applicants may be approved for up to two programs per year.
Please note that the project work cannot commence until after your application has been formally approved.
Prior to submitting an application, please contact the Economic Development Officer for a pre-consultation via email or call 705-645-5264 ext.3511.
Grant Opportunities
Event Tourism Grants
Local festivals and events help drive tourism and associated economic impacts to the town and support community engagement. The Event Tourism Grant is an annual funding program for festivals, events and sporting events that demonstrate a positive impact for Bracebridge, providing an economic return to the town’s tourism sector.
Event Tourism Grants for tourism event organizers are available on an annual basis. To be eligible to apply, events must be hosted in Bracebridge during the 2025 calendar year and demonstrate the Town’s three tourism pillars: taste, create and live.
The Event Tourism Grant Program is part of the Town's overall Event Strategy, which encourages year round visitor spending and support to event organizers.
Application deadline: Monday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Bracebridge 150 Grant
New this year, the Town has introduced the Bracebridge 150 Grant to help support festivals and events who incorporate elements of the sesquicentennial in their event or festival. This grant opportunity is exclusive for the anniversary year and will provide up to a maximum of $1,000 to eligible events.
Application deadline: Monday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more about Bracebridge 150 Bracebridge 150 Grant Application
Additional Funding Opportunities
The Province of Ontario has an extensive list of grant and loan programs available for a variety of business sectors. For more information on these programs, visit the Ontario Business Grants.
The Federal Government of Canada has a number of financial incentive programs for business. For more information on these programs, click here.
Contact Us
Town of Bracebridge
1000 Taylor Court
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6
Phone: (705) 645 5264