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City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program
Matching support for heritage conservation projects
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- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program offers matching support of up to 50% of eligible conservation work, to a maximum of $5,000. It supports approved conservation and restoration projects on designated heritage properties in Kingston.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Authorized agents acting on behalf of owners
- Owners of designated heritage properties in Kingston
Who is not eligible
- Owners of properties already receiving the City's Heritage Tax Refund program
- Designated heritage properties owned by government bodies or institutions funded by government
- Owners seeking repeated grant support more than once every two years for the same property
Eligible expenses
- Materials, contracted labour, and rented equipment for self-completed eligible work
- Related expenses necessary to complete the eligible conservation work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Interior work, unless tied to a heritage attribute
- Routine maintenance
- Landscaping, unless tied to a heritage attribute
- Signs, commemorative plaques, skylights, mechanical systems, and insulation
- Technical studies, architectural or engineering services, and drawings
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston, Ontario
Activities funded
- Conservation or restoration of designated heritage properties
- Repair, replacement, or reconstruction of heritage attributes
- Exterior work that preserves or enhances heritage character
- Restoration of historic features based on archival or physical evidence
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Describe the proposed work.
- Gather photos and cost estimates.
- Include owner authorization if applying through an agent.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Send the application during the annual intake period.
- Late applications are considered only if funding remains.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- Staff and the Director review applications against the bylaw.
- Funding is awarded within the available annual budget.
- Step 4: Complete the work and verification
- Finish the approved work within the required timeframe.
- Allow a City site visit to confirm completion before funding is issued.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed description of the proposed work
- Photos of the building and work area
- Estimated total cost of the work
- Owner authorization, if applying as an agent
Selection criteria
- Maximum retention of heritage attributes
- High public benefit or public understanding of heritage conservation
- Urgency where the property’s integrity is at risk
- Priority for properties that have never received funding before
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by staff and the Director or designate.
- Eligible applications are funded within the annual budget approved by Council.
- If requests exceed the budget, projects are prioritized and ranked.
- A site visit is completed after the work to confirm completion and compliance.
- The Director’s decision is final.
Additional information
- The program is administered by Planning, Building and Licensing Services.
- Applications received after the regular period are considered only if funding remains.
- Grant decisions are final.
- Grant approval does not replace other legal approvals required for the work.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program Program
What is the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program?
The City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program offers matching support of up to 50% of eligible conservation work, to a maximum of $5,000. It supports approved conservation and restoration projects on designated heritage properties in Kingston.
How much funding can be received?
City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program program, you must:
Designated heritage property in Kingston
Approved or pending heritage permit
Eligible conservation work only
What expenses are eligible under City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program?
Materials, contracted labour, and rented equipment for self-completed eligible work
Related expenses necessary to complete the eligible conservation work
Where is the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program available?
The City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program is a Grant and Funding