Welcome to the new City of Elliot Lake Website! 

We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate. It's now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Take a tour and please tell us what you think.

If you would like to provide feedback on the new site please use our Report A Concern form

Business Grants and Incentives

Our Economic Development Office can help you start, grow or relocate your business in Elliot Lake. We can put you in touch with flexible financial options, answer your building and staffing questions and tell you more about the area.  Call 705-848-2287 ext. 2107 or email our Economic Development Office.

Funding available through the City's Community Improvement Plan

The City's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) offers financial incentives to new and existing businesses:

  • Incentives for building or renovating multi-unit or multiple single family dwellings
  • Incentives for tourism operators
  • Planning and design grant
  • Building façade improvements
  • Signage and lighting improvements, awnings and street numbering
  • Landscaping and property improvements
  • Upgrade to Building Code (structural improvements)
  • Planning application fee and building permit fee grant
  • Property tax increment grant

For more information or to apply, review the links below .  These include a Summary of the CIP, The Full CIP document, the CIP Application Form and a full video presentation of the program..

Have questions? Contact our Economic Development Office at EDO@elliotlake.ca.

City of Elliot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) CIP Presentation Video (YouTube link) View a summary of the City of Elliot Lake's Community Improvement Plan (CIP) offerings CIP Application Form

Additional Funding Opportunities

The City of Elliot Lake has some wonderful Regional Development Assistance Partners. Each offer different resources, grant and funding options to help grow or start your business.

The Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development (ELNOS) was established to stimulate economic growth through new business development and investment. ELNOS helps advance business development by providing creative and flexible solutions to those looking to start or expand a business.

Visit the ELNOS website for details.

The East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation. Governed by a Board of local volunteers, EACFDC supports community economic development by assisting East Algoma communities and entrepreneurs and offering help with Financing and Loans. They also offer business counselling.

For more information, visit the East Algoma CFDC website.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is a Government of Ontario initiative to create job opportunities in northern communities. The corporation provides financial assistance to projects that stabilize, diversify and foster the economic growth and diversification of the region.

The NOHFC is chaired by the Minister of Northern Development and Mines. For more information, visit the NOHFC website or call 705-848-5969.

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for the region. Through its programs and services, and through its financial support of projects that lead to job creation and economic growth, FedNor works with businesses and community partners to build a stronger Northern Ontario.

Visit the FEDNOR Site

themillworks.ca

Founded in May 2016, Millworks - Centre for Entrepreneurship began a new approach to fully embrace the importance of supporting new and existing businesses in the community. With support through the City of Sault Ste. Marie, in conjunction with the Ministry of Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, along with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, a strong ecosystem of stakeholders and supporters has been created. This ecosystem has allowed Millworks to deliver programs and services to Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma Region.

Learn how to register your business, apply for funding and tax credits, and get free help to start your business.

Ontario Business Page

The Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) works with you and for you to obtain funding sources for startups and growing businesses. We have a number of funding programs available exclusively through SSMIC, as well as a strong network and expert business advisors to help connect you with the financial resources you need to start and grow your business.

SSMIC Funding Opportunities

Contact Us

The City of Elliot Lake,
45 Hillside Drive North,
Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X5,
Phone: 705-848-2287