Updated May 2026
Construction Grants for Ontario Companies
Unlock hiring, training, equipment, and retrofit funding across Ontario. Navigate programs faster with clear eligibility and steps.
Ontario offers a wide range of construction grants, contractor funding, and incentives that support hiring, apprenticeship, safety training, equipment adoption, and energy efficiency. Programs span federal, provincial, municipal, and utility sources, with options tailored for SMEs, large firms, and specialized trades. This directory explains the main grant types, how to qualify, and where to apply across Ontario’s regions, including Northern Ontario.
245 programs available
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs
Funding for housing and brownfield improvements
Grant and FundingClosedParticipant Funding Program - Pressure Tubes Heq Update
Funding for public participation in CNSC reviews
Grant and FundingClosedDowntown & Core Area Improvement Grants
Funding for downtown and core area property improvements
Grant and FundingOpenThe Heritage Community Improvement Plan Program
Supports restoration and integration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedDowntown Wawa Financial Incentive Programs
Financial support for downtown property improvements
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) Grants
Funding for office and village improvements
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedSioux Lookout Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for property and building improvements
Grant and FundingClosedTax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) Program
Tax relief for major development projects
Grant and FundingClosedMunicipality of Trent Lakes — Community Improvement Plan Funding
Funding for Buckhorn business improvement projects- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Downtown Wawa Community Improvement Financial Incentives
Financial incentives for Downtown Wawa property improvements 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpenNorth Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding support for attainable housing projects
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedMillion Dollar Makeover
Funding for commercial property improvements in Kawartha Lakes- Grant and FundingClosed
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program
Tax rebate for qualifying redevelopment projects - Grant and FundingClosed
Voluntary Demolition of Structure
Municipal rebate for voluntary structure demolition 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedTownship of Hornepayne Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Incentive Programs
Financial incentives for property and business improvements- Grant and FundingClosed
Save on Energy – Energy Manager Program
Funding for a full-time Energy Manager 
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Improvement Plan – Urban Design Study Grant Program
Funding for urban design studies and drawings- Grant and FundingArchived
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedWeeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy
Funding for basement flooding prevention work
Grant and FundingClosedWater Softener Plumbing Rebate Program
Hot water softener plumbing rebate for homeowners
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedAffordable Housing Development Project Stream
Support for affordable housing projects- Grant and FundingClosed
Exterior Storm Drain Disconnection
Funding for exterior storm drain disconnection 
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCity of Orillia Per Door Grant Program
Competitive funding for affordable housing development- Other SupportGrant and FundingClosed
Sewer Lateral (pipe) Lining and Repair Subsidy
Funding for sanitary sewer lateral repair - Grant and FundingClosed
Town of Pelham — General Funding
Local funding for Pelham businesses and organizations 
Grant and FundingOpenThe Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for missing middle and affordable housing
Grant and FundingClosedGreat Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative — Restoring Areas of Concern
Supports restoration projects in Great Lakes Areas of Concern
Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) – 2023 Intake
Incentives for housing and downtown revitalizationEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation- Grant and FundingClosed
City of Thunder Bay Housing Community Improvement Plan (Housing CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs
Funding for new housing development in Thunder Bay 
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosedPetawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation- Grant and FundingClosed
Attainable Housing Rebate Program
Rebates for eligible attainable housing development fees 
Grant and FundingClosedAffordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for affordable rental housing development
Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosedStormwater Financing Program
Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan for Villages
Funding for village property improvement projects
Grant and FundingClosedBasement Isolation and Weeping Tile Sump Pump Subsidy Program
Subsidy for basement flood protection work- Grant and FundingClosed
Ontario Renovates Program—Accessibility
Funding for home accessibility upgrades 
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosedCommunity Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design
Funding for affordable, sustainable rental housing- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financial Incentives (Community Grants, CIP, Event Tourism Grants)
Funding for Bracebridge community and property improvements - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs 
- Tax CreditsClosed
Application under section 357 of the Municipal Act – Cancellation, reduction, refund of taxes
Property tax relief after demolition or damage
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