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Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Supports high-performance green building projects
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports energy-efficient and green building development in Kingston through incentives for higher-performance construction. It applies to feasibility studies, financing, cash rebates, and property tax rebates for qualifying projects.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Kingston
- 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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- High-performance new building construction
- Energy-efficient building design and development
- Projects using renewable or alternative energy systems
- Building performance verification and certification
- Property tax rebate-supported redevelopment
Documents Needed
- Detailed project plans and supporting documents
- Building performance target or certification details
- Feasibility study and energy modelling report, where required
- Verification report for as-built performance
- Applicable certification documents and itemized invoices
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed owners
- Tenants of lands and buildings in Kingston
- Developers of eligible building projects
Who is not eligible
- Provincial and federal owned properties for cash rebate grants
- Properties with tax or utility arrears
- Projects that are only minor renovations or restorations
- Developments that do not improve property tax revenue for the City
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study costs
- Energy modelling and commissioning
- Building envelope and HVAC upgrades above code
- Renewable energy and EV charging-related costs
- Certification and verification costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovation or restoration projects that do not meet the minimum new construction threshold
- Projects already fully covered by another feasibility study funding program
- Cash rebate applicants from provincial or federal owned properties
- Projects with property tax or utility arrears
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Building Services Division and the Climate Leadership Division.
- The City confirms project eligibility and the applicable performance level.
- Approved applicants receive a decision on the eligible incentive amount.
- Successful applicants must sign an agreement with the City.
- Post-construction verification is required before final incentive payment or rebate processing.
Additional information
- Successful applicants must enter into an agreement with the City.
- The City may request peer review of submitted documentation.
- Annual monitoring is required for the property tax rebate program.
- Program funding depends on City Council budget approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP). 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 Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
This program supports energy-efficient and green building development in Kingston through incentives for higher-performance construction. It applies to feasibility studies, financing, cash rebates, and property tax rebates for qualifying projects.
How much funding can be received?
Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
Located in Kingston
New construction or major redevelopment
Target Green Standard levels A, B, or C
What expenses are eligible under Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
High-performance new building construction
Energy-efficient building design and development
Projects using renewable or alternative energy systems
Building performance verification and certification
Property tax rebate-supported redevelopment
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Heritage Green Community Trust.
Where is the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Other Support