Grant Applications

One of the most satisfying parts of the Spruce the Bruce Program is supporting change in our communities! Check out our Grant applications below, bring your creative ideas, and let's get started!

We strongly encourage you to contact us well before the application deadline to discuss your proposal and take advantage of design services we are able to offer.Give us a call at 1 (800) 268-3838 or sprucethebruce@explorethebruce.com to discuss your idea before you apply.

The next deadline for grant applications is May 31st.

Intakes will continue monthly until all 2013 funds have been utilized

Each of the grants has eligibility criteria in which participating municipalities, downtown stakeholders and business owners must meet in order to be awarded the grant. Some criteria include that the project must not have commenced prior to the awarding of the requested grant; applicants must provide minimum 50% cash contribution towards the total cost of the project; and projects must be completed by October 31st 2013. In addition, each grant eligibility criteria differs and may have different criterions.

All grant applications must be completed online. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

Grant Types and Online Application Information:

Note: Applications need to be in the eligible Downtown Areas (see Maps).

Congratulations March 2013 Grant Recipients!

Community Signage Grant

Port Elgin BIA, Sandwich Board Signs
Walkerton Image Committee, Fish Entry signs
Town of Saugeen Shores, Trail & Park signage

Destination Infrastructure Grant

Municipality of Kincardine & Tiverton Agricultural Society, Fair ground improvements
Peninsula Bruce Trail Club, Carin Trail Improvements

Destination Marketing Grant

Wiarton & District Chamber of Commerce- Basecamp Marketing
Lion's Head Promotion Committee- Activities Guide
Sauble Beach Chamber of Commerce- Actives Guide

Streetscape Beautification Grant

Municipality of Kincardine, Water fountain Restoration
Walkerton Chamber of Commerce, "Hooked on Walkerton" Event Banners
Municipality of Kincardine, Scottish Banners

Façade Improvement Grant

Miller Insurance, Southampton
Bliss, Southampton