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City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives
Financial support for eligible industrial projects
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Location
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports industrial investment in Brantford through municipal financial incentives. It includes a building permit fee reduction and a tax increment grant for eligible industrial projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Brantford
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New industrial construction projects requiring a building permit.
- Industrial building expansions and major interior renovations.
- Industrial projects that create a property value increase and tax increment.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Required supporting information and materials
- Completed building permit application, where applicable
- Site Plan Control application, where applicable
- Affidavit from a qualified accountant or financial officer for first TIG payment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Industrial project applicants in Brantford
Who is not eligible
- Governments and government agencies
Eligible expenses
- Eligible construction-related costs, including materials, labour, and necessary professional service fees.
- Industrial building permit fees, where the fee reduction grant applies.
- Costs tied to eligible project improvements and construction works.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Maintenance-related work and routine repairs.
- Typical lifecycle replacement of materials, paving, or structures.
- Projects completed before application approval.
- Remediation expenses under the Economic Development CIP.
- Applications from governments or government agencies.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Brantford
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Staff may meet with the applicant to confirm completeness.
- A staff recommendation is prepared for approval or rejection.
- Approved projects require a grant agreement before payment.
- For some programs, payment is made after costs are verified.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Completed applications must include all required supporting materials.
- Where applicable, a Site Plan Control application must be submitted before applying.
- Grant agreements must be executed before payment for some programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives. 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 City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives?
This program supports industrial investment in Brantford through municipal financial incentives. It includes a building permit fee reduction and a tax increment grant for eligible industrial projects.
How much funding can be received?
City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives program?
To be eligible for the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives program, you must:
Located in Brantford CIP area
Owner or tenant applicant
No municipal arrears
What expenses are eligible under City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives?
New industrial construction projects requiring a building permit.
Industrial building expansions and major interior renovations.
Industrial projects that create a property value increase and tax increment.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives?
You can contact City of Brantford by email at advantage@brantford.ca or by phone at 519-759-4150.
Where is the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives available?
The City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Brantford - New Industrial Sector Financial Incentives is a Grant and Funding