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Heritage Designated Property Grant
Funding for heritage property conservation
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- Funding available
- $ 5,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides support for conservation and restoration work on heritage-designated properties, with a maximum grant of $5,000 per year. It helps owners undertake eligible work on designated heritage elements, including approved exterior, interior, structural, and professional-related items.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- St. Catharines
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of heritage-designated properties.
- Owners of properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Owners of properties designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
Who is not eligible
- Owners of properties that are not designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Applicants seeking funding for modern additions or non-designated features.
- Projects limited to routine maintenance or minor repairs.
Eligible expenses
- Conservation and restoration work on eligible heritage features.
- Professional fees directly related to eligible projects, up to $500.
- Building permit fees and planning application fees for qualifying projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Work on modern additions or non-designated features.
- Non-historic materials and modern replacements not matching the original.
- Sandblasting, water-repellent coatings, and non-reversible masonry treatments.
- New services, insulation, and structural work tied to modern renovations.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines, Ontario
Activities funded
- Conservation of significant heritage features.
- Reconstruction of original architectural features.
- Restoration of lost heritage features based on documentary evidence.
- Structural repair needed to restore the building’s soundness.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review guidelines
- Read the Designated Property Grant Guidelines before preparing the application.
- Consult with the City early in project planning if needed.
- Step 2: Prepare application
- Complete the online or printable application form.
- Provide full project details, including materials, dimensions, and methods.
- Attach supporting plans, specifications, drawings, or photos if required.
- Step 3: Submit application
- Submit the application to the Planning and Building Services Department through the available forms.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The City and Heritage Advisory Committee review the application.
- You receive a written decision and, if approved, the conditions for payment.
- Step 5: Complete work and claim payment
- Carry out the approved work and report any changes to the municipality.
- Arrange for inspection and submit receipts for payment.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Project details and specifications
- Supporting drawings or photos, if requested
- Receipts for project costs
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the heritage designation reasons or district plan.
- Quality and appropriateness of the proposed conservation or restoration work.
- Availability of supporting documentation for restoration or reconstruction.
- Compliance with heritage conservation methods and materials.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff and referred to the Heritage Advisory Committee.
- The committee may inspect the property and discuss the proposed work with the owner.
- The committee provides a recommendation and the Director of Planning and Building Services makes the approval decision.
- The applicant is notified in writing of the decision and payment conditions.
- Approved work is inspected before the grant is paid.
Additional information
- Applicants should review the Designated Property Grant Guidelines before applying.
- Owners are encouraged to consult with the City early in project planning.
- Applications may require additional plans, specifications, drawings, or photos.
- The applicant will be informed in writing of the City’s decision and payment conditions.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Designated Property Grant Program
What is the Heritage Designated Property Grant?
This program provides support for conservation and restoration work on heritage-designated properties, with a maximum grant of $5,000 per year. It helps owners undertake eligible work on designated heritage elements, including approved exterior, interior, structural, and professional-related items.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Designated Property Grant 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 Designated Property Grant program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Designated Property Grant program, you must:
Heritage-designated property
Conservation or restoration work
Project tied to designation criteria
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Designated Property Grant?
Conservation and restoration work on eligible heritage features.
Professional fees directly related to eligible projects, up to $500.
Building permit fees and planning application fees for qualifying projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Designated Property Grant?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at citizensfirst@stcatharines.ca or by phone at 905.688.5600.
Where is the Heritage Designated Property Grant available?
The Heritage Designated Property Grant program is available the province of Ontario.