Grants and Incentives

Build, invest and grow in Bruce County.

Grants for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

You have a dream and we’re here to help make it happen. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking to grow, a variety of grants are available to support your endeavor.

Business to Bruce Grant

Starter Company Plus

A training and mentorship program to help entrepreneurs start or expand a business.

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Business to Bruce Grant

Summer Company

A training and mentorship program to help youth entrepreneurs start a summer business.

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Tourism Innovation Lab Grant

Spark

A mentorship and grants program to help launch innovative, sustainable tourism businesses.

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Grants for Business and Property Owners

Bruce County works alongside its municipal partners to build healthy, vibrant communities through activation of the community development program — Spruce the Bruce. Grants support downtown revitalization, create opportunity for the agriculture and tourism industries, and address regional challenges like housing and accessibility.

Spruce the Bruce

Facade Building Improvement

Funding to update and improve the exterior facade of downtown commercial properties.

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Spruce the Bruce

Fascia Signage

Funding to install a new and updated fascia sign on the exterior facade of downtown commercial properties.

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Spruce the Bruce

Perpendicular Signage

Funding to install a new and updated perpendicular or blade sign on the exterior facade of downtown commercial properties.

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Spruce the Bruce

Awning

Funding to install a new and updated awning on the exterior facade of downtown commercial properties.

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Spruce the Bruce

Patio Installation

Funding to install or expand an outdoor patio of downtown commercial properties.

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Spruce the Bruce

Community Marketing

Funding to collaboratively develop a package itinerary or marketing campaign that stimulates the local downtown economy.

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Spruce the Bruce

Agri-Food Innovation

Funding for agricultural operators to improve or implement new value-added and innovative technologies, software and hardware.

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Spruce the Bruce

Business Accessibility

Funding to upgrade or renovate the exterior or interior of commercial buildings to remove or reduce barriers for people with disabilities.

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Spruce the Bruce

Product and Experience Development

Funding for tourism operators to make upgrades and enhancements to their products, services and physical location.

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Spruce the Bruce

Residential Improvement

Funding to upgrade or renovate downtown mixed-use (commercial residential) buildings to add new residential units or increase occupancy in existing units.

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Grants for Community Partners

Through the Spruce the Bruce program, Bruce County offers grants to municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas and not-for-profit and charities serving tourists to support building vibrant, healthy communities.

Spruce the Bruce

Community Marketing

Funding to collaboratively develop a package itinerary or marketing campaign that stimulates the local downtown economy.

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Spruce the Bruce

Community Signage

Funding to install signage that improves the visitor experience.

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Spruce the Bruce

Destination Infrastructure

Funding to install or enhance infrastructure or make capital improvements that improve the quality of core visitor attractions or active transportation routes.

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Spruce the Bruce

Streetscape Beautification

Funding to install or improve streetscape elements in the downtown core that improve the vibrancy of the downtown.

Grants and Incentives

Grants for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Business to Bruce Grant

Starter Company Plus

Business to Bruce Grant

Summer Company

Tourism Innovation Lab Grant

Spark

Grants for Business and Property Owners

Spruce the Bruce

Facade Building Improvement

Spruce the Bruce

Fascia Signage

Spruce the Bruce

Perpendicular Signage

Spruce the Bruce

Awning

Spruce the Bruce

Patio Installation

Spruce the Bruce

Community Marketing

Spruce the Bruce

Agri-Food Innovation

Spruce the Bruce

Business Accessibility

Spruce the Bruce

Product and Experience Development

Spruce the Bruce

Residential Improvement

Grants for Community Partners

Spruce the Bruce

Community Marketing

Spruce the Bruce

Community Signage

Spruce the Bruce

Destination Infrastructure

Spruce the Bruce

Streetscape Beautification

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Further Information

Guidance on Starting, Growing, or Investing in a Business

Resources and Funding

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