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Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program

Funding for heritage conservation work

Offered by
Municipality of Mississippi Mills
Official source: mississippimills.ca

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Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Location
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners within the Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District
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Overview

The Heritage Grant Program provides matching funding up to 50% or a $5,000 maximum for designated properties within the Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District. It supports repair or restoration of original materials, removal of later layers, and work that improves pedestrian spaces or protects river and townscape views.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Minimum funding
$500
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Almonte
  • 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: 2

Latest changes

Heritage appeal deadlines and by-laws updated

The Heritage page now includes new designating by-laws and appeal instructions, with publication and appeal dates of August 12, 2026 and September 12, 2026.

See more

The Heritage page now adds Designating By-laws 26-047, 26-048, 26-049, 26-050, and 26-051, along with appeal instructions for objections to be filed with the municipality and the Tribunal. The publication date for the listed by-laws is August 12, 2026, and the last day to appeal is September 12, 2026. The page also now gives the municipal clerk email address clerk@mississippimills.ca and points users to the Ontario Land Tribunal for appeal information.

Official source: mississippimills.ca
September 16, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners within the Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District

Eligible geographic areas

  • Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District

Activities funded

  • Repair or restoration of existing original materials and historic features
  • Removal of later layers and previous interventions that are not original to a structure
  • New development that is contemporary in style, demonstrates good design and craftsmanship, and respects the diversity of building types and styles in the District
  • Work that improves pedestrian environments and public spaces in a way that is sensitive to the character of the area
  • Work that conserves, protects or enhances significant views of the river and townscape

Documents Needed

  • Application for Heritage Property Grant

Selection criteria

  • Applications will be reviewed by the Planning Department for consistency with the Guidelines of the Heritage Conservation District Plan.
  • Applications which demonstrate conformity with the guidelines will be approved by Staff.
  • Grants will be awarded on a first come first serve basis until the annual grant reserve is depleted.
  • Applications which fail to demonstrate compliance will be forward to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for review and final decision.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications which demonstrate conformity with the guidelines will be approved by Staff.
  • Applications which fail to demonstrate compliance will be forward to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee for review and final decision.
  • Any applicant unsatisfied with the decision of staff will be eligible to appeal to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
  • The decision of the Advisory Committee shall be final.

Contacts

mplanner@mississippimills.ca
613-256-2064

Official sources

Heritage

Program guide

Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Referenceproperty owners guide for heritage designated properties

Application form

Heritage Property Grant Application
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program Program

What is the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program?

The Heritage Grant Program provides matching funding up to 50% or a $5,000 maximum for designated properties within the Downtown Almonte Heritage Conservation District. It supports repair or restoration of original materials, removal of later layers, and work that improves pedestrian spaces or protects river and townscape views.

How much funding can be received?

Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is December 1, 2026.

Who is eligible for the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program program, you must: The property must be designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The project must be consistent with the Guidelines of the Heritage Conservation District Plan. Successful applications must meet one or more of the minimum eligibility criteria.

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 Grant and Funding