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Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program

Q: Is the Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program?

Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program is funded by City of Vancouver

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program?

You can contact City of Vancouver.

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Supports preservation and rehabilitation of Vancouver's heritage buildings

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Renovate your business/factory

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : October 22, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

All legal structures

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Overview

The Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program provides funding of up to $4 million per building to support heritage conservation and seismic upgrades for eligible heritage buildings in Vancouver. The program covers activities such as façade rehabilitation, seismic stabilization, conservation of historic architectural components, and preservation of wood-framed residential properties.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 18,000

Planning documentation for addition of Strathcona site to register

$ 29,000

Energy-efficient retrofit of historic Queen Anne residential home

$ 33,500

Repair and restoration of Moorish tilework in heritage cinema

$ 70,000

Restoring original stained glass windows of heritage church

$ 42,500

Historic brick facade repointing of downtown commercial building

$ 60,000

Restoration of Indigenous longhouse roof using traditional methods

How to apply

Confirm project eligibility

Contact Vancouver Heritage Foundation grant program staff to confirm your project's eligibility
Initiate contact at least one week before the application deadline
Clarify any questions regarding the application process

Prepare application materials

Download and review the Pre-application Planning Worksheet from the Heritage Conservation Grants webpage
Prepare all required information and documents in advance
Use the worksheet to help organize your application responses

Complete and submit application

Complete the online application form by the deadline (October 22, 2025)
Ensure your responses are thorough and supported by documentation
You may save your progress during the online process

Wait for application review

Your application will be reviewed by the VHF Granting Committee
The committee will assess eligibility and funding amount recommendations
You will be notified of the status by email in November 2025

Sign fund agreement

If approved, sign the Fund Agreement with the Vancouver Heritage Foundation
Agree to program terms and requirements, including proof of insurance and compliance with guidelines
Prepare for ongoing monitoring and reporting as stipulated

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Grants - Heritage Conservation Grants 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.