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Development Charges Grant Program

City support for eligible development charges
Last Update: April 27, 2026
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Funding available
$ 100
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The City of St. Catharines offers a development charges grant program with support of up to 100% of City development charges payable. It applies to industrial developments, affordable housing developments, and developments within the Urban Growth Centre.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
  • St. Catharines
  • 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

  • Industrial developments.
  • Affordable housing developments.
  • Developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Industrial developments
  • Affordable housing developments
  • Developments in the Urban Growth Centre

Eligible expenses

  • City development charges payable for the project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of St. Catharines

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed under the City’s development charges by-law.
  • Approval is required before the building permit is issued.
  • Grant support is applied only if the project is found eligible.

Additional information

  • The program is established by the City of St. Catharines.
  • A separate application is required before the building permit is issued.
  • The grant program applies under the City’s development charges by-law.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Charges Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Development Charges 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 Development Charges Grant Program?

The City of St. Catharines offers a development charges grant program with support of up to 100% of City development charges payable. It applies to industrial developments, affordable housing developments, and developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

How much funding can be received?

Development Charges Grant Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $100 per project.

Who is eligible for the Development Charges Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Development Charges Grant Program program, you must: Application before building permit. Eligible development type. City of St. Catharines project.

What expenses are eligible under Development Charges Grant Program?

Industrial developments. Affordable housing developments. Developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

Who can I contact for more information about the Development Charges Grant Program?

You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at dc@stcatharines.ca.

Where is the Development Charges Grant Program available?

The Development Charges Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Development Charges Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Development Charges Grant Program is a Tax Credits