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Heritage Conservation Grant Program
Matching funding for heritage property restoration
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers matching funding to support heritage conservation and restoration work on eligible properties. It helps cover approved projects such as façade improvements, restoration of heritage features, and related professional design fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- 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
- Retail trade
- 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
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Restoration and preservation of heritage properties
- Façade improvement work on eligible buildings
- Conservation or restoration of heritage features
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Description of the proposed work
- Photos of the existing property
- Two contractor quotes
- Plans, drawings, or design documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in heritage conservation districts
- Owners of designated heritage properties
- Owners of contributing and non-contributing buildings in the district
Who is not eligible
- Property owners outside the eligible heritage district
- Applicants seeking funding for interior-only work
- Projects limited to routine maintenance or short-term repairs
Eligible expenses
- Materials, equipment, and contracted labour for eligible improvements
- Professional, legal, and architectural or design fees, within program limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Short-term repairs and routine maintenance
- Interior restoration or renovation
- Manufacture of commemorative plaques
- Insulation, security systems, and murals
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Peterborough
- Township of Scugog
- Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Staff may request more information or conduct a site visit.
- Eligible applications are recommended to the Municipal Heritage Committee for approval.
- If approved, a grant agreement is signed before work proceeds.
- After completion, the City reviews invoices and documentation before issuing payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A grant agreement must be signed before work begins.
- Approved work may also require heritage, building, or planning approvals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Conservation Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Conservation 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 Conservation Grant Program?
This program offers matching funding to support heritage conservation and restoration work on eligible properties. It helps cover approved projects such as façade improvements, restoration of heritage features, and related professional design fees.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Conservation Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Conservation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Conservation Grant Program program, you must:
Property owner in a heritage district
Project must be conservation or restoration work
Local municipal requirements must be met
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Conservation Grant Program?
Restoration and preservation of heritage properties
Façade improvement work on eligible buildings
Conservation or restoration of heritage features
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Conservation Grant Program?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at cityptbo@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Heritage Conservation Grant Program available?
The Heritage Conservation Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Conservation Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Conservation Grant Program is a Grant and Funding