Incentives and Funding

Agriculture

• Hydro One agribusiness and farming incentives
• Kawartha Conservation farmland stewardship programs and grants
• Species At Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands
• Find out more about agricultural programs

Tourism

• Hydro One hospitality incentives

The City offers expert support for tourism businesses in Kawartha Lakes by:

• Attracting visitation to the area through product development and targeted marketing campaigns;
• Providing networking and business development opportunities; and
• Creating regional, provincial and national partnerships to develop the local tourism industry.

To learn more about incentives available for tourism businesses, including partnership opportunities with the Regional Tourism Organization 8.

Contact the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for more information about provincial grants and awards for tourism-related organizations.

Family Physician Recruitment

The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative offers a variety of incentives to practice family medicine in the City of Kawartha Lakes including:

• Relocation costs;
• Family practice office grant;
• Family practice office rent grant;
• Professional fees; and
• Continuing medical education grant.

Manufacturing

• Hydro One large industrial incentives

Further manufacturing funding can be accessed both through the federal and provincial grants tab below.

Environment

The City of Kawartha Lakes has enhanced its drain maintenance protocols and has made a voluntary payment to the Environmental Damages Fund in the amount of $75,000.00.  These funds will be available to fund projects within the City of Kawartha Lakes that focus on environmental restoration, environmental quality improvement, research and development, or education.

Federal and Provincial Programs

Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation

Peterborough BDC Business Centre

The Peterborough BDC Business Centre is a financial institution owned by the Government of Canada, exclusively dedicated to entrepreneurs.

Services offered by the Centre include:

• Financing;
• Advisory services; and
• BDC capital.

Small Business

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre offers a variety of free services including:

• Business feasibility guidance;
• One-on-one business plan consultations;
• Advice about permits, licenses and regulatory requirements;
• Training and networking opportunities;
• Referrals to other business support services; and
• Coaching to help you overcome business challenges.

Youth Entrepreneurship

Going Green