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Source verified May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
March 1, 2022
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Heritage Grant Program provides matching funds to help property owners repair and retain defining heritage attributes. It supports eligible conservation work on heritage properties in Toronto, including masonry, windows, doors, wood detailing, and slate roofs, up to a maximum of $20,000 for slate roof repair or restoration.
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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 : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Repair and conservation of heritage property exteriors
- Restoration of original windows and doors
- Reconstruction of lost architectural features with clear historic evidence
- Technical heritage studies supporting the conservation project
Documents Needed
- Completed Forms A and B
- Three cost estimates for each work component
- Detailed work description prepared by a qualified architect, restoration consultant, or contractor
- Historical documentation for original windows, if replacement is proposed
- Heritage professional report on deteriorated windows, if replacement is proposed
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Toronto
- Owners of residential heritage properties
- Owners of tax-exempt heritage properties
Who is not eligible
- Owners of commercial or industrial properties identified by tax class
Eligible expenses
- Repair of heritage masonry, windows, doors, wood detailing, porches, and slate roofs
- Reconstruction of significant architectural features based on historic documentation
- Technical studies and consultant fees related to the conservation work
- Replacement of windows only when original windows are beyond repair and matching documentation is provided
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Routine building maintenance, including general painting
- Non-heritage roof work, including asphalt shingles
- Replacement of repairable original windows
- Water diversion work, except as part of an entire slate roof repair
- Landscaping, unless it is a listed heritage attribute
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application forms
- Fill out Forms A and B.
- Provide the required property and project information.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting material
- Gather the required accompanying material.
- Obtain three cost estimates for each work component.
- Include a detailed description of the proposed conservation work.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed package by mail or by email to Heritage Planning in Toronto.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and must be received by the due date.
- Late applications are not accepted and may be resubmitted in a later cycle.
- Final inspection is used to confirm the quality of the completed work.
- Work considered poor or defective on final inspection is not eligible.
Additional information
- Properties may receive one Toronto Heritage Grant every five years.
- Owners of multiple properties may apply for only one property each year.
- Applications must include three cost estimates for each component of the proposed work.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Grant Program Program
What is the Heritage Grant Program?
The Heritage Grant Program provides matching funds to help property owners repair and retain defining heritage attributes. It supports eligible conservation work on heritage properties in Toronto, including masonry, windows, doors, wood detailing, and slate roofs, up to a maximum of $20,000 for slate roof repair or restoration.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Grant Program program, you must:
Toronto heritage property
Designated under Ontario Heritage Act
Residential or tax-exempt property
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Grant Program?
Repair and conservation of heritage property exteriors
Restoration of original windows and doors
Reconstruction of lost architectural features with clear historic evidence
Technical heritage studies supporting the conservation project
Where is the Heritage Grant Program available?
The Heritage Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Heritage Grant Program?
Heritage Grant Program is funded by City of Toronto