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2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Supports brownfield site rehabilitation in Kingston
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- Funding available
- $ 3,000,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the rehabilitation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in Kingston. It provides financial incentives for environmental studies, remediation, tax assistance, and rehabilitation grants.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Their authorized agents
- Private sector property developers
Who is not eligible
- Properties owned by an upper level of government, its agencies, or crown corporations
- Applicants responsible for causing the site contamination
- Properties with uses that are fully or partly exempt from municipal property taxes
Eligible expenses
- Environmental rehabilitation and site clean-up costs
- Phase II environmental site assessment, remedial action plan, and site-specific risk assessment
- Record of Site Condition preparation
- Demolition of abandoned or derelict buildings
- Environmental monitoring, clean fill, grading, and related LEED fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Phase I environmental site assessments
- Retroactive costs incurred before approval
- Financing costs and insurance costs in specified areas
- Development charge and impost fee exemptions for new applications, except where expressly allowed
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston
- Approved Community Improvement Project Areas in Kingston
- Urban area of Kingston
Activities funded
- Rehabilitation and redevelopment of brownfield sites
- Environmental studies for contaminated properties
- Adaptive reuse and infill redevelopment
- Failed tax sale property rehabilitation and redevelopment
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Pre-consult with City staff to confirm program eligibility.
- Discuss the property, project concept, and required studies.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the relevant program application.
- Assemble the required technical studies, plans, and supporting information.
- Step 3: Submit to the City
- File the complete application with the City.
- Applications may be submitted concurrently for multiple program components.
- Step 4: City review and Council decision
- City staff review the application and supporting materials.
- A report is prepared for Council’s approval or rejection.
- The applicant is notified in writing of the decision.
- Step 5: Agreement and implementation
- If approved, execute the Brownfield Site Agreement and related bylaw.
- Proceed with eligible work and submit required follow-up documentation for payments.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Development proposal and concept plan
- Supporting environmental studies and reports
- Cost estimates for eligible rehabilitation works
- Property assessment information
Selection criteria
- Degree of environmental encumbrance
- Extent of land requiring rehabilitation
- Length of time the property has been vacant or underused
- Private sector investment and tax revenue potential
- Use of innovative rehabilitation approaches
Processing and Agreement
- Application review by City staff.
- Staff report submitted to Council with a recommendation to approve or reject.
- Applicant notified in writing of Council’s decision.
- If approved, a Brownfield Site Agreement and related bylaw are executed.
- Grant payments begin only after required conditions are met.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a site-specific basis.
- Complete applications only will be processed.
- A Brownfield Site Agreement is required for approved funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
What is the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
This program supports the rehabilitation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in Kingston. It provides financial incentives for environmental studies, remediation, tax assistance, and rehabilitation grants.
How much funding can be received?
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Property in a CIPA
Contaminated site requiring rehabilitation
Property owner application required
What expenses are eligible under 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Environmental rehabilitation and site clean-up costs
Phase II environmental site assessment, remedial action plan, and site-specific risk assessment
Record of Site Condition preparation
Demolition of abandoned or derelict buildings
Environmental monitoring, clean fill, grading, and related LEED fees
Where is the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
2017 Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is funded by City of Kingston