Million Dollar Makeover
Million Dollar Makeover is a funding program designed to to encourage and support economic development in Kawartha Lakes.
Applications are now open.
This year's application intakes:
Application intake 1 - closed |
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Application intake 2 - now open |
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About the program
We aim to support property and business owners in improving the visual and functional aspects of their commercial, mixed-use commercial/residential or heritage designated residential buildings.
To achieve this, we've expanded our funding programs to include a number of new incentives that will encourages investment in our commercial districts and properties with heritage designation in Kawartha Lakes.
The Million Dollar Makeover funding program to implement the Kawartha Lakes Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Program objectives |
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Application review and evaluation |
Staff will review and evaluate your application based on the program objectives. The City reserves the right to distribute funds across the eligible communities and funding programs as deemed appropriate to achieve the City’s Strategic Goals, the Economic Development Strategy and the CIP program objectives. A Steering Committee will select the successful projects. Steering Committee decisions are final. |
Project areas |
The Million Dollar Makeover is open across Kawartha Lakes, however priority status will be given to projects located within one of the following priority areas. |
Additional resources and downloads |
Eligibility
Application process
- Look for opportunities to improve your building and property
- Determine which Million Dollar Makeover program(s) best fits your project
- Read and understand the Eligibility Criteria and Conditions
- Connect with the City’s Economic Development staff to discuss your project and/or arrange a pre-application meeting to answer any of your questions
- Complete and submit your application with all of your required documentation
The Application
Download the Million Dollar Makeover application from the website. The application contains three tabs that contain valuable information.
- Tab 1: Information for applicant
The first tab or worksheet contains information about the application process and the program conditions.
- Tab 2: Application
This is where you will provide all of the information related to your application. Complete all questions; your answers will go in the green blocks.
Provide as much detail as possible so there is a clear understanding of your project. All detailed drawings, pictures, plans, and relevant documents must be included with your application to be considered complete.
- Tab 3: Release form
Print and sign this page to submit with your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequent program questions |
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Program Funding Partners:
The Million Dollar Makeover Project is brought to you by the City of Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation.
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