The Ontario government is investing $16,309,769 to help renew and update municipal infrastructure across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.
The funding will be delivered through the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) as part of the government’s more than $200 billion capital plan to protect Ontario by building key public infrastructure that will strengthen the economy and keep workers on the job in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.
2026 OCIF allotments for municipalities in Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound are as follows:
| Municipality of Arran-Elderslie | $1,113,944 |
| County of Bruce | $1,633,528 |
| Township of Chatsworth | $464,400 |
| Township of Georgian Bluffs | $271,450 |
| County of Grey | $3,836,916 |
| Municipality of Grey Highlands | $598,586 |
| Town of Hanover | $489,385 |
| Municipality of Meaford | $1,563,859 |
| Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula | $354,362 |
| City of Owen Sound | $3,647,845 |
| Township of Southgate | $558,202 |
| Town of South Bruce Peninsula | $655,353 |
| Municipality of West Grey | $1,121,939 |
“OCIF is a fiscal lifeline for small and rural municipalities across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound,” said MPP Paul Vickers. “I am pleased to see that this year’s allocation is a 6.7% increase from last year. I am sure our municipal partners will put this funding to good use, for core infrastructure projects that make a difference for residents across Bruce and Grey counties. I want to thank Minister Surma for her leadership on the infrastructure portfolio, helping lead this unprecedented era of construction.”
In 2026, Ontario will allocate $400 million in OCIF funding to help 423 small, rural and northern communities address critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems. The minimum grant amount for municipalities will increase to $125,000 from $100,000. Funding allocations are based on a formula that accounts for the different needs and economic conditions of each community. Communities may accumulate funding for up to five years to address larger infrastructure projects.
“Small, rural and northern communities are essential to the growth and prosperity of Ontario,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “That is why we’re increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund’s minimum grant amount to provide predictability and stability for these communities and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive. With our record investments across all infrastructure programs, we’re driving an unprecedented wave of construction—highways, transit, hospitals, schools, and more — to make communities stronger, keep workers on the job, and drive economic growth for generations to come.”
The OCIF provides funding for local infrastructure projects in municipalities with populations under 100,000, rural and northern municipalities, as well as for Local Services Boards that own water or wastewater systems.
