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Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs
Supports brownfield remediation and tax incentives
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners of eligible properties within designated City of Kingston Community Improvement Plan Brownfield project areas 1A, 1B or 1C
See full eligibility
Overview
City of Kingston Brownfields Redevelopment supports property owners in Brownfield project areas 1A, 1B and 1C with study grants and future tax rebates to advance brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. Eligible support covers Phase Two and Phase Three Environmental Site Assessments, Site-Specific Risk Assessment studies, and post-remediation tax rebate incentives.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Confirming and describing contamination on the site
- Developing a plan to remove, treat, or otherwise manage contamination found on the site
- Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment after successful site rehabilitation
Documents Needed
- Completed Initial Study Grant Application Form
- Copy of the Phase One Environmental Site Assessment supporting the proposed scope of Phase Two ESA work
- Summary proposal of the environmental study
- Quote from the consultant undertaking the study to verify the expected cost of the study
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners of eligible properties within designated City of Kingston Community Improvement Plan Brownfield project areas 1A, 1B or 1C
- Purchasers and other non-owners with the written consent of the property owner
- Heirs, successors or assignees of eligible property owners
- Agents acting on behalf of a property owner, with written authorization
Eligible expenses
- Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments
- Phase Three Environmental Site Assessments
- Site-Specific Risk Assessment studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Phase One Environmental Site Assessments
- HST
- Costs incurred before the date of submission of the Initial Study Grant Application
- Retroactive rehabilitation or development activities, or costs incurred before approval of the Community Improvement Plan or any approved amendment
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston Community Improvement Plan Brownfield project areas 1A, 1B or 1C
How to apply
- Arrange a pre-application meeting or consultation with City staff to determine program eligibility, proposed scope of work, and project timing.
- Complete the Initial Study Grant Application Form and attach a copy of the Phase One ESA supporting the proposed scope of Phase Two ESA work.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Brownfield Project Manager, who prepares recommendations to approve or reject them.
- If Council approves the application, a by-law is passed outlining the approval and necessary conditions.
- The applicant must contact City staff within Environment & Sustainable Initiatives before commencing the approved study.
- When the study is completed, one electronic copy and two hard copies of the study, plus an invoice showing payment in full by the applicant, must be submitted to the City.
- The Brownfield Project Manager reviews the submitted information, and Council may pass a by-law to authorize payment.
Additional information
- No application fee is required.
- The Initial Study Grant may be submitted in advance of any other application being filed.
- The City reserves the right to audit the cost of the study.
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?
City of Kingston Brownfields Redevelopment supports property owners in Brownfield project areas 1A, 1B and 1C with study grants and future tax rebates to advance brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. Eligible support covers Phase Two and Phase Three Environmental Site Assessments, Site-Specific Risk Assessment studies, and post-remediation tax rebate incentives.
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:
Properties must be in Community Improvement Project Areas 1A, 1B or 1C
Properties must not be in tax arrears
Eligible studies are Phase Two ESA, Phase Three ESA, and Site-Specific Risk Assessment studies; Phase One ESA is not eligible
What expenses are eligible under Brownfield Community Improvement Plan – Brownfield Initial Study Grant and Tax Incentive Programs?
Confirming and describing contamination on the site
Developing a plan to remove, treat, or otherwise manage contamination found on the site
Brownfield cleanup and redevelopment after successful site rehabilitation
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 613-546-4291 ext. 1272.
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