Privately Maintained Road Grant — Policy CES2024-01 — full text

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# Privately Maintained Road Grant Georgian Bluffs offers grants of up to $2,500 every two years to help residents maintain privately managed roads within the Township. These roads, such as Mallard Street, Ivy Drive, parts of Francis Drive, and Shepherd Lake Road, are not maintained by the Township and rely on residents for upkeep. The grant program is designed to offset the costs of road maintenance for residents who access seasonal or year-round properties via these roads. --- ## Grant Details * **Grant Amount:** Up to $2,500 every two years. * **Eligible Expenses:** Gravel, equipment rental, tree trimming/removal, drainage improvements. * **Ineligible Roads:** Roads with existing agreements like "No Demand For Service". ## Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the grant: * The road must be privately maintained and not serviced by the Township. * The road must serve as the primary access for at least three municipally addressed properties. * Applicants must submit a petition showing support from at least 60% of the residents using the road. ## Application Process Privately Maintained Road Grant Application Form Privately Maintained Road Grant Supporting Resident Form 1. **Complete the Forms:** * Complete the Grant Application Form. Ensure the application is signed by three residents, and includes a Supporting Resident Form with at least 60% support from residents on the road. 2. **Submit Application:** * Email the completed application to [email protected], addressed to the attention of the CAO. 3. **Review Period:** * The Township will review applications within 3 weeks. 4. **Approval and Completion:** * Once approved, you have 18 months to complete the project. * Grants will be paid out once the work is completed, with photos provided as evidence (before and after), as well as submission of relevant invoices, receipts, and rental agreements. ## Contact Information For more information or assistance with your application, contact the Township at [email protected] or call 519-276-2729. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget is fully allocated each year. Ensure your application is thorough and submitted promptly to secure funding. --- Resources * Privately Maintained Road Township Grant - Policy * Privately Maintained Road Grant Council Report * Grant Application Form * Supporting Resident Form Contact Us Township of Georgian Bluffs 177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5 Send Email to Georgian Bluffs Phone: 519-376-2729 Fax: 519-372-1620 Contact Us **Operations**177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5 Email Operations Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 910