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London Core Area Safety Audit Grant

City of London (Ontario) — Community Improvement
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000
Ongoing — subject to budget availability
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
50%
London Core Area Safety Audit Grant provides Up to $10,000 (50% of eligible costs). Provides a 50% matching grant of up to $10,000 for safety and security improvements to commercial properties in London's Core Area Community Improvement Project Area. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Provides a 50% matching grant of up to $10,000 for safety and security improvements to commercial properties in London's Core Area Community Improvement Project Area. Eligible improvements include exterior lighting, storefront gates, security cameras, and entry landscaping designed to deter crime and improve perceived safety for customers and employees.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Registered commercial property owner or authorized tenant/agent in London's Core Area Community Improvement Project Area
  • No outstanding debts or defaults to the City of London
  • Pre-approval required — no security installations can begin before written approval
  • Improvements must be to the exterior of a commercial building (not purely interior security systems)
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Difficulty
Easy
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Low
First-Timer
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Funding Details

Amount
Up to $10,000 (50% of eligible costs)
Type
Grant
Level
Municipal
Co-Funding
Up to 50% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing — subject to budget availability

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Application Steps

1 Confirm Core Area CIPA eligibility Contact London Economic Development to verify your property falls within the Core Area CIPA boundary and that the Safety Audit Grant program is currently funded.

Required Documents 7

Completed CIP application form
Proof of property ownership or commercial lease in the Core Area CIPA

Eligible Expenses 7

Ineligible Expenses 5

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