Supporting local businesses and promoting economic development is one of our priorities. 

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Villages of Embrun and Russell is a grant program that can offer up to $10,000 for local business owners to renovate and improve their properties. This grant/rebate program helps us:

  • encourage businesses to stay, to open, and to expand within our community.
  • create more tax revenue thanks to increased commercial property values.
  • improve the appearance and function of downtown areas.

Before and Afters

CIP Cover page

Lexine Photographie

Qualified for:

  • Façade Improvement Grant

 

Royal Lepage

Qualified for:

  • Façade Improvement Grant
  • Signage Improvement Grant
  • Municipal Application / Permit Fees Rebate

 

Encore Audiology

 

Qualified for:

  • Façade Improvement Grant
  • Accessibility Improvement Grant
  • Parking Area and Landscaping Improvement Grant
  • Architectural / Engineering Design Grant
  • Municipal Application / Permit Fees Rebate

 

Russell IDA Pharmacy

Qualified for:

  • Façade Improvement Grant
  • Signage Improvement Grant
  • Accessibility Improvement Grant
  • Parking Area and Landscaping Improvement Grant
  • Architectural / Engineering Design Grant
  • Municipal Application / Permit Fees Rebate
  • Tax Increment Grant Program

Eligible Areas

Application Process

  1. Read the full guide for the Community Improvement Plan for Villages of Embrun and Russell to understand the program details, requirements, and more.

  2. Send an email to our Economic Development Department with your project details and location. Our team will review and confirm eligibility. If eligible, the Economic Development Department will provide you with an application form.

  3. Submit your application. 

  4. Wait. Staff will evaluate your application and supporting documents to determine if the project meets all requirements for the program. 
  5. Complete your project. Prior to release of funds, the Township will require before/after pictures and proof of all costs submitted by the applicant.

Any outstanding charges from the Township (including tax arrears), work orders, and/or orders or requests to comply must be satisfactorily addressed prior to application processing and grant and/or tax assistance payment.