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City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for brownfield redevelopment in Cornwall
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500 - $ 45,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the redevelopment of brownfield properties in the City of Cornwall. It offers financial assistance for site assessment, remediation, redevelopment-related fees, and related improvement projects, with support for eligible work up to the program limits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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 site rehabilitation and redevelopment
- Environmental assessment and feasibility studies for contaminated sites
- Redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or underused commercial and industrial sites
- Site cleanup and related improvement works tied to reuse of the property
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Letter of authorization, if applicable
- Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III environmental site assessment reports, where required
- Site plan or floor plans for the proposed redevelopment
- Business plan, redevelopment plan, budget, and work plan, where required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector landowners
- Developers
- Property owners or bonafide purchasers, for certain study grants
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with property tax arrears, where the program requires them to be remedied first
- Applicants for the tipping fee grant unless the site has an approved Record of Site Condition and remediation plan
- Applicants whose project does not involve eligible brownfield redevelopment
Eligible expenses
- Environmental site assessments and remedial work plans
- Environmental remediation and costs related to a Record of Site Condition or Certificate of Property Use
- Planning and development application fees
- Eligible tipping fees for non-hazardous material disposal
- Demolition, site development, and related infrastructure work where permitted
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Financing costs
- Long-term debt financing costs
- Fees, charges, and costs not listed as eligible under the applicable program
Eligible geographic areas
- Properties located within the Brownfields Strategy Community Improvement Policy Area in the City of Cornwall, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the Brownfields Strategy and City objectives
- Extent of contamination and need for remediation
- Potential to leverage private investment
- Contribution to redevelopment, jobs, housing, or economic revitalization
- Site-specific merit and feasibility of the proposed project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the general submission section.
- Complete the program-specific section for the incentive you are requesting.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting information
- Attach the required studies, plans, and project details for the selected program.
- Include any authorization letter if the applicant is not the registered owner.
- Step 3: Submit the application to the City of Cornwall
- Send the completed application to the City’s Planning, Parks and Recreation department.
- Step 4: Follow the review process
- The City screens the application and may request clarification or additional information.
- Eligible applications are evaluated and then considered for approval by the City.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened to confirm minimum program requirements.
- Accepted applications are evaluated by the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Committee.
- Applications may then be recommended to the Planning Advisory Committee and City Council for approval.
- For some programs, a redevelopment or funding agreement must be signed before funding is finalized.
Additional information
- Only properties in the Community Improvement Policy Area are eligible for support.
- The City may review or adjust program terms and requirements.
- Programs are monitored annually and reviewed every five years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports the redevelopment of brownfield properties in the City of Cornwall. It offers financial assistance for site assessment, remediation, redevelopment-related fees, and related improvement projects, with support for eligible work up to the program limits.
How much funding can be received?
City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $45,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be in the Brownfields Community Improvement Policy Area.
Site must be contaminated or suspected contaminated.
Project must support redevelopment or re-use.
What expenses are eligible under City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan?
Brownfield site rehabilitation and redevelopment
Environmental assessment and feasibility studies for contaminated sites
Redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or underused commercial and industrial sites
Site cleanup and related improvement works tied to reuse of the property
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Cornwall by email at dmclean@cornwall.ca or by phone at (613) 930-2787 ext. 2105.
Where is the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan available?
The City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan is a Other Support