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Brownfield Community Improvement Plan
Support for brownfield remediation and redevelopment
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Brownfields Community Improvement Plan supports the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in Oakville. It provides financial incentives for environmental studies, remediation, adaptive reuse, and related redevelopment costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Oakville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Environmental studies for brownfield properties.
- Brownfield remediation and risk management.
- Renovation, adaptive reuse, expansion, or redevelopment of brownfield sites.
- Development of sustainable buildings and affordable or special needs housing.
Documents Needed
- Phase I ESA and Phase II ESA
- Other available environmental studies
- Remedial Work Plan or Risk Assessment/Risk Management Work Plan
- Two cost estimates from a Qualified Person
- Architectural, design, or construction drawings
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Oakville’s Community Improvement Project Area.
- Private sector property owners.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not own property within the Community Improvement Project Area.
- Property owners whose projects do not require environmental remediation or risk assessment or management.
Eligible expenses
- Environmental site assessments and related environmental studies.
- Environmental remediation and Record of Site Condition preparation.
- Clean fill placement, grading, and compaction.
- Environmental controls, monitoring, and maintenance.
- Environmental insurance premiums.
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area within the Urban Area of Oakville, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Location of the project.
- Achievement of minimum employment densities.
- Exemplary building or site design, heritage restoration, and sustainability initiatives.
- Inclusion of affordable, assisted, or special needs housing.
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application meeting
- Meet with Town staff to confirm eligibility, scope of work, and project timing.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Gather the required environmental studies, plans, cost estimates, and other supporting documents.
- Complete the application form provided by the Town.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Town for review.
- Step 4: Approval and agreement
- Wait for staff review, Council recommendation, and finalization of the tax assistance agreement if approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Staff review the application and supporting documents for eligibility and eligible costs.
- Additional information or clarification may be requested.
- Eligible applications are recommended to Council.
- If approved, Town staff prepare a recommendation report, draft agreement, and by-law.
- The agreement is finalized and signed before assistance is provided.
Additional information
- The Tax Assistance Program requires provincial approval for education property tax assistance.
- The Town may request a business plan as part of the application.
- The Town may audit how grant recipients use awarded funds.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan?
The Brownfields Community Improvement Plan supports the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites in Oakville. It provides financial incentives for environmental studies, remediation, adaptive reuse, and related redevelopment costs.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property owners in Oakville’s project area
Brownfield remediation required
Pre-application consultation required
What expenses are eligible under Brownfield Community Improvement Plan?
Environmental studies for brownfield properties.
Brownfield remediation and risk management.
Renovation, adaptive reuse, expansion, or redevelopment of brownfield sites.
Development of sustainable buildings and affordable or special needs housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Town of Oakville by email at econdev@oakville.ca or by phone at 905-845-6601.
Where is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan available?
The Brownfield Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding