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Brownfield incentive program
Water-saving support for Waterloo Region businesses
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- Funding available
- $ 10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers water-saving incentives for businesses in Waterloo Region, with support of up to $10,000 for certain audits and consulting. It supports water use reduction through reviews, sub-metering, fixture upgrades, and other water-efficiency projects.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $10,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Cambridge, Kitchener, North Dumfries, Waterloo
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Target groups
- General public, Children & youth, Business owners / entrepreneurs, Academia / students, Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Local, Municipal, Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial businesses
- Institutional organizations
Eligible expenses
- Water balance audits and consulting fees.
- Water process analysis and sub-metering installations.
- Costs for water-saving projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
Activities funded
- Water use reviews and water balance audits.
- Water sub-metering projects.
- Water-saving upgrades and process improvements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information
- Check the funding options and eligible water-saving activities.
- Step 2: Submit an inquiry
- Use the online application form to apply for funding or certification.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfield incentive program Program
What is the Brownfield incentive program?
This program offers water-saving incentives for businesses in Waterloo Region, with support of up to $10,000 for certain audits and consulting. It supports water use reduction through reviews, sub-metering, fixture upgrades, and other water-efficiency projects.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfield incentive program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Brownfield incentive program program?
To be eligible for the Brownfield incentive program program, you must:
Waterloo Region businesses
Commercial, industrial, or institutional sectors
Water-use reduction projects
What expenses are eligible under Brownfield incentive program?
Water balance audits and consulting fees.
Water process analysis and sub-metering installations.
Costs for water-saving projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfield incentive program?
You can contact City of Kitchener or by phone at 519-575-4400.
Where is the Brownfield incentive program available?
The Brownfield incentive program program is available the province of Ontario.