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Environmental Remediation Grant
Funding for environmental remediation projects
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports environmental remediation on eligible properties in Norfolk County. The maximum funding is $15,000 per property, and eligible work includes contamination reduction, removal of contaminants, and clean fill and grading.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Norfolk County
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assignees with written permission from the property owner
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without written permission from the property owner, when applying as an assignee
- Properties with tax arrears, liens, orders, or other legal claims affecting title
- Projects that have already started before approval
Eligible expenses
- Environmental remediation work, including Record of Site Condition preparation
- Removal of contaminants
- Clean fill and grading
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Environmental Site Assessments
- In-kind contributions
- Work started before application approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Urban areas
- Hamlet areas
- Agricultural areas
- Lakeshore areas
Activities funded
- Environmental remediation of contaminated property
- Preparation of a Record of Site Condition
- Contaminant removal and site cleanup
- Placement of clean fill and grading
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-application consultation
- Arrange a pre-application meeting or consultation with staff.
- Confirm program eligibility, scope of work, and project timing.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare a detailed proposal and obtain at least two estimates.
- Include the required environmental assessment and remedial work documents.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the application to Norfolk County before any work begins.
- Disclose any tax arrears, liens, orders, or claims affecting the property title.
- Step 4: Decision and completion
- Wait for review and approval by county staff.
- Complete the work within the approved timeline.
- Step 5: Final submission and payment
- Provide the final Remediation Report and paid invoices.
- Receive payment after the documentation is reviewed.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Detailed project proposal
- At least two estimates
- Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
- Phase III ESA Remedial Work Plan
Selection criteria
- Projects with the greatest community impact may be prioritized when funding is limited.
- Job creation and total capital investment are considered in priority applications.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the General Manager of Development and Cultural Services or designate.
- Successful applications are approved under the policy provisions.
- Approval expires if work is not completed within six months.
- The grant is paid after required documentation is reviewed and approved.
- Payment may be declined if the final report does not match the work plan or is not satisfactory.
Additional information
- Environmental Site Assessments are not eligible for funding.
- The grant is for remediation costs on eligible properties in Norfolk County.
- Applications require a pre-application meeting or consultation with staff.
- Public disclosure of the project and grant details is required.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Environmental Remediation Grant Program
What is the Environmental Remediation Grant?
This program supports environmental remediation on eligible properties in Norfolk County. The maximum funding is $15,000 per property, and eligible work includes contamination reduction, removal of contaminants, and clean fill and grading.
How much funding can be received?
Environmental Remediation Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Environmental Remediation Grant program?
To be eligible for the Environmental Remediation Grant program, you must:
Property owner or authorized assignee.
Eligible property in Norfolk County.
Application filed before work starts.
What expenses are eligible under Environmental Remediation Grant?
Environmental remediation work, including Record of Site Condition preparation
Removal of contaminants
Clean fill and grading
Who can I contact for more information about the Environmental Remediation Grant?
You can contact Norfolk County by email at clerks@norfolkcounty.ca or by phone at 519-426-5870.
Where is the Environmental Remediation Grant available?
The Environmental Remediation Grant program is available the province of Ontario.