Grant and Funding Programs Offered by City of Kingston
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Municipal government of Kingston, Ontario. The City supports community partners and local initiatives across Indigenous relations, accessibility, arts and culture, business, climate, and resident services, including funded and subsidized community programs. View City of Kingston's website for more information.
Content last updated: May 28, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by City of Kingston
24 programs available
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 95,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Closes on October 1, 2025
- Burlington, Kingston, Ontario
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 30% of project cost
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs
Closed- Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Closes on December 31, 2025
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Closes on April 30, 2018
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Ontario, Canada
Emergency Assistance
Closed- Maximum amount : 733 $
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Free Space Initiative
Closed- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- $ 1,500 - $ 2,400
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Housing First
Closed- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Local Arts Residency
Closed- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 300 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- $ 500 - $ 2,500
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Rental Housing Program
Closed- Up to 50% of project cost
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Ontario, Canada
Social Housing
Closed- Varies by project
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Waiver of Fees Program
Closed- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
About City of Kingston
What is the mission of City of Kingston?
The City of Kingston aims to govern the municipality and deliver public services while supporting residents, community partners, reconciliation initiatives, accessibility, and local cultural and community development.
What type of organization is City of Kingston?
City of Kingston is a Municipal government.
What is City of Kingston's official website?
City of Kingston's official website is https://www.cityofkingston.ca.
What else should I know about City of Kingston?
Role of the City of Kingston in the funding ecosystem
The City of Kingston is the municipal government for Kingston, Ontario, and its website shows that it does more than provide services and information. It also supports community organizations, partner-led initiatives, and public programs through direct funding, subsidized access, leases, and service agreements.
On the homepage and expanded pages, the City highlights community supports, accessibility supports, arts and culture, business resources, climate and environment initiatives, and Indigenous initiatives. These areas indicate a broad municipal role in enabling local projects and services for residents and community organizations.
Types of support evidenced on the site
- Direct municipal funding for community infrastructure and programming
- Subsidized or symbolic lease arrangements for community organizations
- Service level agreements supporting ongoing programming
- Support for partner-led events and celebrations
- Resident assistance and accessibility-related subsidies
Community and Indigenous initiatives
The Indigenous Initiatives page gives the clearest proof of external funding activity. It describes City support for the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest, including approval of a $1-per-year lease for City-owned property, annual service level agreements, and renovation funding that includes $2.5 million from the City. The page also says the City supports community and partner-led National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations and other gatherings.
Public-facing support functions
Other sections show the City’s broader support role for residents and local organizations. Accessibility Supports includes subsidized taxi service for eligible riders, accessible transportation resources, and citywide barrier removal efforts. Community Supports describes work with a range of community partners to help people access food, health resources, housing, and services for children and seniors.
Overall, the website presents the City of Kingston as an official municipal provider that distributes public support through programs, subsidies, partnerships, and targeted investments in community infrastructure and services.