Grants and Funding Opportunities

Community Employment Services (CES) is the local administrator for many government programs such as: the Canada-Ontario Job Grant for workforce training funds; the Job Matching, Placement & Incentives program for staffing needs; the Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus hiring incentive; plus CES offer programs to hire youth that come with financial incentives such as the Youth Job Connection program and Youth Job Link. Plus, CES effectively assists employers with all government forms and applications.

Perth employers can post jobs for free, access our resume pool, consult CES for hiring tips and all human resourcing topics, plus much more. All of CES services are free-of-charge; these Employment Ontario programs and services are funded in part by the Government of Canada and are administered by Algonquin College in the Perth area. CES is located at the Factory in Perth, 40 Sunset Boulevard. To get started, visit CES Perth or call 613-267-1381.

The CIP offers significant commitments with both financial incentives and leadership programming initiatives. Businesses within the area indicated on the CIP Map are eligible to apply to these programs.

Green Business Loan Program

The Green Business Loan Program provides an opportunity for property owners in the CIP area to obtain an interest-free loan from the town equal to 50% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $20,000 per unit for:

• works related to Ontario Building Code upgrades; or
• for works related to energy efficiency improvements as well as improvements made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Program Application

Contact Joanna Bowes for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2235

Green Business Grant Program

The Green Business Grant Program provides a financial incentive in the form of a Grant to assist property owners to improve the safety and efficiency of existing commercial and mixed-use (commercial/residential) buildings located within the Community Improvement Plan area. The grant provides funding equal to 33% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $5,000.

Program Application

Contact Michael Touw for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2224

Facade and Signage Improvement Program

The Façade and Signage Improvement Program offers property owners a one-third capital grant (to a maximum of $5,000) to undertake façade improvements such as new coat of paint, repointing stone or brick work, landscape features and physical improvements that will improve accessibility for clients and customers.  

Program Application

Contact Michael Touw for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2224

Tax Increment Rebate Program

The Tax Increment Rebate Program provides a rebate to eligible applicants whose municipal property tax has increased as a result of development or redevelopment of a property within the designated CIP Area. The program stimulates investment by effectively deferring the full increase in taxation (municipal portion only) associated with the reassessment through rebates that are equivalent to a portion of the resulting property tax increase.

Program Application

Contact Cathy McNally for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2227 or by email. 

This grant is available to the owner(s) of heritage properties (industrial, commercial, or residential) who have completed an approved restoration of a heritage feature of a designated property.

Program Application

Contact Cathy McNally for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2227 or by email. 

The Community Grant Program provides a cost-sharing financial assistance program for community organizations for Community Development initiatives, Tourism initiatives, and Economic Development Initiatives.

Program Description and Application

Contact Cathy McNally for more info at 613-267-3311 Ext 2227 or by email. 

The Secondary Unit Grant Program provides homeowners with a grant of up to $5,000 to construct either an addition to an existing house as an additional dwelling or an accessory structure functioning as a second dwelling on the property.

Secondary Unit Grant Program Application Form

Secondary Unit Information Sheet

Contact the Development Department for more information at 613-267-3311 Ext 2235 or by email.

There is government money available to help with your business expenses, but you'll need to meet very specific criteria to qualify for it.

Government grants, loans and financing

Access the Ontario government's free, online directory of tax incentives, tax credits and government support programs for business.

Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is a community-based organization dedicated to stimulating job creation and economic growth through business and community development. Funded by FedDev, Valley Heartland CFDC assists small towns and rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies.

Valley Heartland's Business Resources and Funding Opportunities

The Town of Perth Sponsorship, Naming and Advertising Policy outlines how these activities work within the operation of the Town.

In accordance with the Policy, this Sponsorship Application must be completed prior to any sponsorship agreement with the Town of Perth.