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Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program
Funding for heritage property restoration
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to $5,000 to support restoration work on heritage properties in Mississippi Mills. It helps owners complete approved conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration work within the Heritage Conservation District.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Almonte
- 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
- Restoration and preservation of heritage building elements
- Rehabilitation and conservation work on heritage properties
- Approved alterations within a Heritage Conservation District
Documents Needed
- Completed heritage grant application form
- Two contractor quotations
- Project description and supporting photos
- Plans, drawings, diagrams, and specifications, if applicable
- Copy of building permit, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of heritage properties
- Property owners in a Heritage Conservation District
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, or municipal government-owned properties
- Properties with outstanding municipal taxes or charges
- Applications for maintenance-only work
Eligible expenses
- Restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, conservation, and repair work
- Scaffolding costs
- Drawing preparation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Maintenance work
- Work started before written confirmation
- Donated labour and materials
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississippi Mills
- Heritage Conservation District areas within Mississippi Mills
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- The Heritage Advisory Panel evaluates the request and may seek Heritage Committee input.
- Applications can be approved, approved with conditions, or refused.
- Refused applications may be appealed to Council.
- Approved work must be completed within the approved timeframe.
Additional information
- There is no application fee.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning Department early for pre-consultation.
- A Heritage Permit may be required before exterior work begins.
- Projects may also require other municipal or regional approvals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Building Restoration 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 Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program?
The program provides up to $5,000 to support restoration work on heritage properties in Mississippi Mills. It helps owners complete approved conservation, rehabilitation, and restoration work within the Heritage Conservation District.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program program, you must:
Heritage property in a district
Approved restoration work
Complete application with quotes
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program?
Restoration and preservation of heritage building elements
Rehabilitation and conservation work on heritage properties
Approved alterations within a Heritage Conservation District
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program?
You can contact Municipality of Mississippi Mills by email at mplanner@mississippimills.ca or by phone at 613-256-2064.
Where is the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program available?
The Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program is a Other Support