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City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs
Funding for brownfield site rehabilitation
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
City of Cornwall funding supports brownfield redevelopment and site rehabilitation. It covers activities such as environmental studies, remediation, planning fees, tipping fees, property tax assistance, and related redevelopment support.
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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 expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Cornwall
- 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
- Brownfield site rehabilitation and redevelopment
- Environmental assessment and remediation work
- Project feasibility studies for redevelopment potential
- Planning, permitting, and redevelopment preparation
- Redevelopment involving reuse of brownfield properties
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Phase I ESA or higher environmental study, where required
- Site plan or floor plans for the proposed work
- Remediation estimates and work plan
- Supporting consultant quotes and final reports, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector landowners
- Developers
- Bonafide purchasers of eligible sites
Who is not eligible
- Applicants for sites outside the Brownfields Community Improvement Policy Area
- Property owners in tax arrears, for some programs
- Applicants without evidence of required environmental contamination, for some programs
Eligible expenses
- Environmental site assessments and feasibility studies
- Environmental remediation and related site clean-up work
- Municipal planning and development fees
- Municipal tipping fees for approved soil disposal
- Eligible property tax cancellation and related development costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Financing costs
- Long-term debt financing costs
- Costs outside the eligible program fees or study costs
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall, Ontario
- Brownfields Community Improvement Policy Area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for minimum program requirements.
- Accepted applications are reviewed by the relevant City evaluation committee.
- Some applications are then recommended to Planning Advisory Committee and Council for approval.
- Approved applicants must sign the required funding or redevelopment agreement.
- The City may request additional information before approval.
Additional information
- Applications are screened and then reviewed by the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Committee.
- Some programs require Council approval.
- The City may review or adjust program terms at any time.
- Applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with City staff.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs. 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 Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs?
City of Cornwall funding supports brownfield redevelopment and site rehabilitation. It covers activities such as environmental studies, remediation, planning fees, tipping fees, property tax assistance, and related redevelopment support.
How much funding can be received?
City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs program?
To be eligible for the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs program, you must:
Site must be in the Brownfields Community Improvement Policy Area.
Property must be a brownfield commercial or industrial site.
Project must involve redevelopment or rehabilitation.
What expenses are eligible under City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs?
Brownfield site rehabilitation and redevelopment
Environmental assessment and remediation work
Project feasibility studies for redevelopment potential
Planning, permitting, and redevelopment preparation
Redevelopment involving reuse of brownfield properties
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs?
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 Programs available?
The City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Cornwall Brownfields Community Improvement Plan Programs is a Other Support