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Burlington Heritage Grant Program

Financial support for heritage conservation

Offered by
City of Burlington
Official source: burlington.ca

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Funding available
$ 15,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Owners of designated heritage properties.
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Overview

Burlington’s Heritage Grant Program offers grants and loans covering up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000 for owners of designated heritage properties in Burlington. Eligible work includes conservation, restoration, and enhancement of heritage features.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$15,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Burlington
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

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The page now shows Burlington’s Heritage Grant Program for owners of designated heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, replacing the previous privacy-policy content with program guidance and eligible project types. It also adds the funding terms and process: grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000, loans also cover up to 50% to a maximum of $15,000, loans under $5,000 are interest-free, loans over $5,000 are charged at half of the Bank Prime Rate, and applications should be sent after a meeting with heritage staff and at least two weeks before the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee meeting.

Official source: burlington.ca
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Owners of designated heritage properties.

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible conservation project costs for work that conserves or enhances heritage features specified in the designation bylaw.
  • Costs to conserve or restore exterior heritage features such as doors, windows, verandas, cupolas, chimneys, bargeboard, fences, and outbuildings if specifically referred to in the designation bylaw.
  • Costs for exterior painting in documented original colours and for conservation or restoration of original siding, roofing, stained glass, stucco, and eavestroughing where eligible.
  • Costs for structural work needed to restore the building to structural soundness.
  • Costs for interior conservation of features specifically referred to in the designation bylaw, including woodwork, plaster work, and wall or ceiling murals.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Short-term routine maintenance, including minor repairs such as repairing a broken step or a broken window, painting other than as specified, repair of non-original siding or roofing materials, and landscaping.
  • Work on modern additions; sheds or outbuildings not specifically referred to in the designation bylaw; modern doors and windows unless they are replicas of the original in like materials; new storm or screen doors and windows; chimney repairs other than the restoration of a significant chimney; and repair of eavestrough unless it is significant to the heritage of the structure.
  • Repairs to or renewal of modern materials, including standard asphalt shingle, built-up roofing, and other modern readily available roofing types.
  • Sandblasting.
  • New electrical, plumbing, heating and insulation work, and storm windows made of lexan, plexiglass, aluminum or extruded metal.

Activities funded

  • Work that conserves or enhances heritage features specified in the designation bylaw.
  • Exterior heritage conservation and enhancement projects, including conservation or restoration of doors, windows, verandas, cupolas, chimneys, bargeboard, fences, outbuildings if specifically referred to in the designation bylaw, and exterior painting in documented original colours.
  • Structural heritage conservation and enhancement projects needed to restore the building to structural soundness.
  • Interior heritage conservation and enhancement projects for features specifically referred to in the designation bylaw, including woodwork, plaster work, and wall or ceiling murals.

How to apply

  • Meet with City heritage staff to review all your documents before you submit your formal application.
  • Email heritage@burlington.ca to set up a meeting for review.
  • Submit your application at least two weeks before the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee meeting.
  • Check the events calendar for upcoming Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee meetings.

Processing and Agreement

  • City staff will include a summary of your application in the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee monthly meeting agenda.
  • City staff and the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee will review the application.
  • Loans require City of Burlington Council approval.
  • We will send you the results in writing, and your application may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied.
  • Once your project is approved, you must enter into a Conservation Agreement with the City, and a lien will be registered on your property and securities may be required for loans.

Contacts

heritage@burlington.ca
905-335-7777, ext. 7929

Official sources

Supporting Burlington's Heritage

Program guide

Heritage Conservation Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Burlington Heritage Grant Program Program

What is the Burlington Heritage Grant Program?

Burlington’s Heritage Grant Program offers grants and loans covering up to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $15,000 for owners of designated heritage properties in Burlington. Eligible work includes conservation, restoration, and enhancement of heritage features.

How much funding can be received?

Burlington Heritage Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Burlington Heritage Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Burlington Heritage Grant Program program, you must: The applicant must own a designated heritage property. The property must be designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. Eligible work must conserve or enhance heritage features specified in the designation bylaw.

What expenses are eligible under Burlington Heritage Grant Program?

Eligible conservation project costs for work that conserves or enhances heritage features specified in the designation bylaw. Costs to conserve or restore exterior heritage features such as doors, windows, verandas, cupolas, chimneys, bargeboard, fences, and outbuildings if specifically referred to in the designation bylaw. Costs for exterior painting in documented original colours and for conservation or restoration of original siding, roofing, stained glass, stucco, and eavestroughing where eligible. Costs for structural work needed to restore the building to structural soundness. Costs for interior conservation of features specifically referred to in the designation bylaw, including woodwork, plaster work, and wall or ceiling murals.

Who can I contact for more information about the Burlington Heritage Grant Program?

You can contact City of Burlington by email at heritage@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7777, ext. 7929.

Where is the Burlington Heritage Grant Program available?

The Burlington Heritage Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.