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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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