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Heritage Conservation Grant Program
Heritage facade restoration support
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Landowners of either contributing or non-contributing buildings in the Township’s Heritage Conservation District
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Overview
The Heritage Conservation District Grant Program offers a 50/50 matching grant for building owners in the Township of Scugog’s Heritage Conservation District in downtown Port Perry to support facade restoration and improvement. Eligible work includes exterior architectural features, windows and doors, and masonry or signage improvements.
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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 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Peterborough
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Restoration and improvement of building facades in the Heritage Conservation District
Documents Needed
- A description and rough drawing of the proposed work
- Photographs of the existing building facade
- Samples of proposed materials or colours, and any product information
- 2 estimates from contractors
- Professional drawings of the work to be undertaken
Sources and recorded changes
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Heritage grant application and contacts updated
The grant application page now shows new instructions and ongoing monthly consideration, and several contact blocks were removed from heritage pages.
The Heritage Conservation and Celebration Grant application form now instructs applicants to review the policy and preview the application before submitting, and it says applications are ongoing with monthly consideration. The page also now exposes more application sections and required applicant or property details, with a new preview PDF link shown. Several heritage pages also lost visible Contact Us blocks, removing township mailing address, phone, and email details from those pages. The Scugog heritage grant materials still show the same funding terms at 50% matching support, with up to $10,000 per property on the Heritage Conservation District Grant Program and up to $5,000 for the Heritage Celebration and Conservation Grant, while the district grant application deadline remains 1 week before a regularly scheduled Heritage Advisory Committee meeting for 2025 consideration.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Landowners of either contributing or non-contributing buildings in the Township’s Heritage Conservation 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 to complete eligible improvements
- Professional, legal and architectural/design fees, to a maximum grant of $1,000
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
- Township of Scugog’s Heritage Conservation District in downtown Port Perry
Selection criteria
- Preserves or restores significant heritage features
- Visible impact from the public realm
- Project quality and clarity of the proposed work
- At least two competitive contractor quotes
- Preference for projects aligned with heritage district guidelines
How to apply
- Read and review the Township of Scugog – 2025 Heritage Conservation Grant Program.
- Prepare a draft application with as much information as possible to describe the proposed project.
- Submit the draft application for consultation by email to grants@scugog.ca.
- After pre-consultation, finalize the application and include professional drawings, two contractor quotes, and any other details requested.
- Submit the finalized application to Township Staff.
Processing and Agreement
- The Heritage committee will review the proposal(s) and provide applicants with comments/input shortly thereafter.
- The committee will review the final applications and recommendations will be forwarded to Council for their review and consideration, and all grants will require approval by Council.
- Applicants who secure grant approval will be required to enter into a Grant Agreement/ Letter of Understanding with the Township, and the agreement must be signed and returned to the Township.
- If an application is unsuccessful, a letter will be sent confirming that a grant will not be issued.
- When the work to the building’s façade has been completed, the applicant must submit copies of all paid invoices for approved work as well as photographs of the new façade.
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
What is the Heritage Conservation Grant Program?
The Heritage Conservation District Grant Program offers a 50/50 matching grant for building owners in the Township of Scugog’s Heritage Conservation District in downtown Port Perry to support facade restoration and improvement. Eligible work includes exterior architectural features, windows and doors, and masonry or signage improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Conservation Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Heritage Conservation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Conservation Grant Program program, you must:
The property must be in the Heritage Conservation District in downtown Port Perry.
The applicant must be a landowner of a contributing or non-contributing building.
The project must restore or improve building facades.
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Conservation Grant Program?
Materials, equipment and contracted labour to complete eligible improvements
Professional, legal and architectural/design fees, to a maximum grant of $1,000
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Conservation Grant Program?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at heritage@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1488.
Where is the Heritage Conservation Grant Program available?
The Heritage Conservation Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.