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Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs
Supports brownfield study and redevelopment projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports brownfield studies, remediation, and redevelopment in Kingston. The maximum Initial Study Grant is $20,000, and the broader incentives may also support tax assistance and rehabilitation grants for eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Kingston
- 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
- Brownfield environmental studies
- Site remediation and rehabilitation
- Brownfield redevelopment and adaptive reuse
- Tax-assisted brownfield redevelopment projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
- Study summary or work plan
- Consultant quote or cost estimate
- Supporting planning applications or proposal details
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Authorized purchasers with owner consent
- Private sector brownfield project proponents
Who is not eligible
- Owners of properties outside the designated project areas
- Properties owned by upper levels of government, agencies, or crown corporations
- Applicants for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Eligible expenses
- Environmental site assessments and related studies
- Site remediation and clean-up costs
- Clean fill, grading, and demolition
- Record of Site Condition preparation
- Eligible LEED registration and certification fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Costs incurred before approval or before the eligible date
- HST
- Financing costs and insurance costs, where stated
- Projects involving exempt municipal property uses
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston
- Community Improvement Project Areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 2
- Project-specific eligible areas under the Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
Selection criteria
- Site contamination and rehabilitation needs
- Private-sector redevelopment potential
- Community benefit and revitalization impact
- Feasibility of the proposed project
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Speak with City staff to confirm eligibility and project scope.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Complete the required application form.
- Attach supporting documents, including the required assessments and proposal details.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Send the completed application to the City for review.
- Step 4: City Review and Decision
- Wait for staff review, Council consideration, and formal approval or rejection.
- Step 5: Post-Approval Requirements
- Follow the City’s instructions before starting work and submit final study or project proof as required.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff for eligibility and completeness.
- Staff prepares a recommendation report for City Council.
- Council makes the approval or rejection decision.
- If approved, a bylaw and, where required, a Brownfield Site Agreement are issued.
- Applicants are notified in writing of the decision and next steps.
Additional information
- No application fee is required.
- Applications are reviewed on a site-specific basis.
- Only complete applications will be processed.
- Applicants may need to enter into a Brownfield Site Agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs Program
What is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs?
This program supports brownfield studies, remediation, and redevelopment in Kingston. The maximum Initial Study Grant is $20,000, and the broader incentives may also support tax assistance and rehabilitation grants for eligible projects.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs program, you must:
Property owner in a designated area
Environmental rehabilitation required
Complete application package
What expenses are eligible under Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs?
Brownfield environmental studies
Site remediation and rehabilitation
Brownfield redevelopment and adaptive reuse
Tax-assisted brownfield redevelopment projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at kjamieson@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.
Where is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs available?
The Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding