Closed
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for the conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties in St. Catharines. Eligible work includes approved heritage conservation, reconstruction, and restoration projects, with a maximum grant of $5,000.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Conservation of significant architectural elements.
- Reconstruction of original heritage features.
- Restoration of lost heritage features documented by historic sources.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Property designation details
- Project description and materials information
- Supporting plans, specifications, drawings, or photos if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of designated heritage properties in St. Catharines.
- Property owners under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Who is not eligible
- Owners of properties that are not designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Owners seeking funding for routine maintenance or minor repairs.
- Applicants proposing work on modern additions or non-original features.
Eligible expenses
- Conservation, reconstruction, and restoration work on designated heritage elements.
- Professional fees directly related to eligible conservation and rehabilitation projects.
- Building permit and planning application fees for eligible projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Work on modern additions or non-original materials.
- Interior work not identified in the designation reasons or district plan.
- Sandblasting and other harmful masonry treatments.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff and referred to the St. Catharines Heritage Advisory Committee.
- The Committee may visit the property and discuss the proposed work with the owner.
- The Committee provides a recommendation and the Director of Planning and Building Services makes the approval decision.
- The applicant is notified in writing of the decision and payment conditions.
- Approved projects are inspected, and the grant is paid after completion based on receipts.
Additional information
- One grant per calendar year per property owner.
- Applications are considered first come, first served.
- The City may request additional plans, specifications, drawings, or photos.
- Approval is discretionary based on application volume and previous grants received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Designated Property Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Designated Property 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 Designated Property Grant Program?
This program provides funding for the conservation and restoration of designated heritage properties in St. Catharines. Eligible work includes approved heritage conservation, reconstruction, and restoration projects, with a maximum grant of $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
Designated Property Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Designated Property Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Designated Property Grant Program program, you must:
Designated heritage property
Heritage feature work
Matches designation reasons
What expenses are eligible under Designated Property Grant Program?
Conservation of significant architectural elements.
Reconstruction of original heritage features.
Restoration of lost heritage features documented by historic sources.
Who can I contact for more information about the Designated Property Grant Program?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at jhay@loyalist.ca or by phone at (613) 386-7351 ext. 101.
Where is the Designated Property Grant Program available?
The Designated Property Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Designated Property Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Designated Property Grant Program is a Grant and Funding