Logo
Patio Installation Grant
An outdoor patio allows restaurants, bars and cafes the opportunity to increase capacity and sales, while also adding to the vibrancy of the downtown, encouraging more visitors and spending. The Patio Installation Grant provides funding for business and property owners to install or expand an outdoor patio for their guests and visitors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the grant:
- The applicant must be the tenant or the property owner (tenants must provide a letter of support from the property owner).
- The building must be commercial or mixed-use and be located within a priority downtown Community Improvement Project Areas (CIPA) in Bruce County.
- The project must comply with municipal bylaws and have received appropriate permits and permissions.
- Project work must not have started (including purchasing any materials) until the application has been approved.
- Properties previously awarded grants are ineligible for funding under the same grant category unless the grant was provided more than five years ago, either the tenant or property owner changed or the application is for different physical elements of the building/property.
Max Funding:
- 50% of total project cost (excluding taxes) up to $4,000.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Decking
- Fencing or railings
- Flooring / patio stones / brick
- Permanent planter boxes
Ineligible Projects
Ineligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Patio furniture (e.g., tables, chairs, benches, etc.).
- Portable accessories (e.g., heaters, fire pits, speakers, etc.).
- Greenery (e.g., plants, flowers, shrubs, etc.).
Branding and Design Elements
Gain inspiration for the project from applicable design guidelines: Allenford, Chesley, Formosa, Hepworth, Kincardine, Lion’s Head, Lucknow, Mildmay, Paisley, Port Elgin, Ripley, Sauble Beach, Southampton, Tara, Teeswater, Tiverton, Tobermory, Walkerton or Wiarton.