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Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property
Support for certifying industrial properties
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Provides reimbursement support and marketing exposure for certified industrial properties in Ontario. Supports certification requirements, maintenance, and marketing activities for Investment Ready: Certified Sites.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop an online presence
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Certification of industrial sites for investment readiness.
- Completion of certification requirements and site assessments.
- Maintenance of site certification over the funding period.
- Marketing and promotion of certified sites to investors.
Documents Needed
- Signed application form through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- Signed application sponsorship form from the municipality.
- Aerial photo, maps, and site survey documents.
- Official plan and zoning by-law excerpts, title or parcel records.
- Required assessment reports and supporting certifications, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial property owners.
- Publicly owned property owners.
- Privately owned property owners.
- Municipal or regional economic development organizations, as sponsors.
Eligible expenses
- Application and certification-related costs, including maintenance.
- Mapping, surveys, legal fees, and project management.
- Environmental, archaeological, and related assessment costs.
- Certified-site marketing materials, advertising, and digital promotion.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Infrastructure, capital, site preparation, maintenance, and property tax costs.
- Ongoing operating costs, labour, office overhead, travel, and accommodation.
- Costs outside Ontario, unless approved due to limited supplier availability.
- General market research, website maintenance, postage, sponsorships, and trade show participation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-application consultation is completed first.
- Application is screened for completeness and reviewed by a committee.
- Applicants are notified of acceptance or refusal.
- Accepted applicants receive a funding agreement before certification work continues.
- After certification, invoices are reviewed and audited before reimbursement is paid.
Additional information
- The designation is valid for 4 years, unless the property is sold or leased earlier.
- Applicants must complete a pre-application consultation before submitting an application.
- Only complete applications are considered for review.
- Annual reporting is required after certification.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property. 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 Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property?
Provides reimbursement support and marketing exposure for certified industrial properties in Ontario. Supports certification requirements, maintenance, and marketing activities for Investment Ready: Certified Sites.
How much funding can be received?
Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property program?
To be eligible for the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property program, you must:
Industrial property owner.
Meets site requirements.
Municipal or regional support.
What expenses are eligible under Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property?
Certification of industrial sites for investment readiness.
Completion of certification requirements and site assessments.
Maintenance of site certification over the funding period.
Marketing and promotion of certified sites to investors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at investmentready@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-585-0475.
Where is the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property available?
The Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Get an Investment Ready: Certified Site designation for your industrial property is a Other Support