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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- St. Catharines
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Project details and specifications
- Supporting drawings or photos, if requested
- Receipts for project costs
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Designated Property Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Designated Property Grant. 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 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.
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 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.
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.
Is the Heritage Designated Property Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Designated Property Grant is a Grant and Funding