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City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program
Matching support for heritage conservation projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2018
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2018
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- 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
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program. 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 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.
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?
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
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
Who are the financial supporters of the City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program?
City of Kingston Heritage Grant Program is funded by City of Kingston