The Town of Saugeen Shores is excited to partner with Bruce County to launch the Spruce the Bruce program on February 1, 2025. Spruce the Bruce provides grant funding to help strengthen communities and maintain and enhance downtown businesses. Eligible businesses and property owners are encouraged to learn more and apply at sprucethebruce.com.
“Saugeen Shores recognizes the significant role the Spruce the Bruce program plays in nurturing vibrant, thriving, and connected communities and downtowns,” says Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “By encouraging local businesses to enhance their storefronts, the program helps create a more attractive, sustainable, and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of community, driving economic growth, and strengthening long-term community resilience.”
Bruce County supports a maximum of 50 per cent of eligible costs, excluding taxes, up to a set maximum per Spruce the Bruce grant. Properties that have received Spruce the Bruce funding in past years may be eligible for funding in 2025 for projects. Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible businesses and property owners.
“Bruce County Economic Development is excited to partner with Saugeen Shores to be able to support businesses and community partners to help revitalize properties and build vibrant communities through Spruce the Bruce,” says Bruce County Economic Development Manager, Jeff Loney. “These resources support the growth of our communities and public experiences in Bruce County.”
Learn more about the Spruce the Bruce grant criteria below or by visiting sprucethebruce.com.
Grants available for eligible businesses and property owners:
Note: Properties must be located within a Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) identified in an active Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Grants available for eligible municipalities, community partners, not-for-profits and charitable organizations:
Note: Communities must have a community brand toolkit in place to be eligible.
For program information connect with:
Lindsey McLean
Business Development Coordinator, Planning and Development
Bruce County
226-909-2860 or info@sprucethebruce.com
Bruce County
226-909-2860 or info@sprucethebruce.com
