Community Improvement Plan

The Town of New Tecumseth's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program promotes the conservation, enhancement, and beautification of buildings and properties in the historic downtowns of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham through development incentive grants and loans.

Funding for Downtown Businesses and Properties

Funding for Major Developments

Funding for Residential Developments

Through the CIP, the communities of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham will continue to be thriving, attractive, and affordable centres for commerce, residence, service, and tourism for New Tecumseth residents and visitors, fostering community pride and promoting each community’s unique heritage and character.

Our Community Improvement Plan Signage Grant Pamphlet provides guidelines for New Business Signage in our Downtown Areas. Please find a link to the guidelines here.

Funding for Downtown Businesses and Properties

Downtown Beeton

Funding for Major Developments

Business Development Grant

Funding for Residential Developments

Downtown Residential Improvement Grant

What is the application process?

For Facade, Building, and Property Improvement Grants of less than $5,000:

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest form
  2. Discuss your project with Town staff to determine eligibility
  3. Submit an Application Form
  4. Town staff review application
  5. Approval of grant if eligibility criteria are met and program budget permits

For all other grants:

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest form
  2. Attend a Pre-Consultation meeting with Town staff 
  3. Submit an Application Form
  4. Town staff review application
  5. Town staff report presented to Council
  6. Council decision

Alliston Business Improvement Area:

Businesses within the Alliston Business Improvement Area (ABIA) may be eligible for additional funding  from the ABIA Board for the following CIP programs:

  • Facade, Building and Property Improvement Grant
  • Downtown Residential Improvement Grant
  • Commercial At-Grade Conversion Grant
  • Public Art Grant
  • Privately-Owned Public Spaces Grant

Prior to undertaking any work, contact ABIA at info@allistonbia.com learn more about the funding available and the application process.

Forms & Documents