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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This City of Peterborough program helps cover costs related to flood reduction work on eligible properties. It supports approved backwater valve, sump pit and pump, and drain disconnection measures to reduce basement flooding and sewer backup risk.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Peterborough
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Backwater valve installation
- Sump pit and pump installation
- Foundation drain disconnection from the sanitary sewer
- Downspout, roof drain, and catchbasin disconnection
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of ownership
- Invoices and proof of payment
- Quotes from contractor(s)
- Building permit, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Peterborough
- Residential property owners
- Businesses
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Properties that have already benefited from the program
- Applicants whose property does not meet the program requirements
- Properties where the work does not comply with the City’s requirements
Eligible expenses
- Labour and materials for approved flood reduction work
- Backwater valve installation
- Sump pit and pump installation
- Foundation drain disconnection and related sewer disconnection work
- Repair of broken clean out cover, downspout disconnection, roof drain disconnection, and catchbasin disconnection
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already claimed under another insurance or assistance program
- Work started without City approval
- Costs not supported by invoices and proof of payment
- Costs that are not eligible under the program and are deducted from the subsidy
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Peterborough, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- Eligible applicants may be invited to a site visit and property inspection.
- Contractor quotes are reviewed for reasonableness before approval.
- After the work is completed, the City conducts a follow-up inspection and reviews proof of payment and ownership before processing the rebate.
Additional information
- The program is voluntary.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The City may require inspections and additional evaluations.
- A complete application must include proof of ownership when funds are collected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Flood Reduction Subsidy 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 Flood Reduction Subsidy Program?
This City of Peterborough program helps cover costs related to flood reduction work on eligible properties. It supports approved backwater valve, sump pit and pump, and drain disconnection measures to reduce basement flooding and sewer backup risk.
How much funding can be received?
Flood Reduction Subsidy Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program program, you must:
Property owner contacted by the City
Past basement flooding on the property
Work must be pre-approved
What expenses are eligible under Flood Reduction Subsidy Program?
Backwater valve installation
Sump pit and pump installation
Foundation drain disconnection from the sanitary sewer
Downspout, roof drain, and catchbasin disconnection
Who can I contact for more information about the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at LDeflorio@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program available?
The Flood Reduction Subsidy Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Flood Reduction Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Flood Reduction Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding