Closed
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports heritage plaque installation for properties in the Township of Rideau Lakes. It applies to listed heritage properties and involves a shared-cost plaque arrangement, while designated properties receive a plaque at no cost.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Application for a heritage plaque to be placed on a property
- Installation of a municipal heritage plaque on a heritage building
Documents Needed
- Completed Heritage Plaque Application form
- Property owner contact information
- Heritage house information, including address and year of construction
- Original or notable owner name
- Confirmation that the property is listed on the Township of Rideau Lakes Heritage Register
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the Township of Rideau Lakes
- Owners of listed heritage properties
- Owners of designated heritage properties
Who is not eligible
- Properties not on the Township of Rideau Lakes Heritage Register
Eligible expenses
- Heritage plaque purchase cost
- Plaque installation cost, where applicable to the owner
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee reviews the application to confirm the property is listed on the current Heritage Register.
- If approved, the Committee orders the plaque.
- The property owner is responsible for installing the plaque.
Additional information
- Properties listed on the Municipal Heritage Register as “Designated” receive a plaque at no cost.
- Applications must be submitted by October 31 each year.
- The program is managed by the Township of Rideau Lakes Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Plaque Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Plaque 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.
What is the Heritage Plaque Program?
This program supports heritage plaque installation for properties in the Township of Rideau Lakes. It applies to listed heritage properties and involves a shared-cost plaque arrangement, while designated properties receive a plaque at no cost.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Plaque Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Plaque Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Plaque Program program, you must:
Property on the municipal heritage register
Application from the property owner
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Plaque Program?
Application for a heritage plaque to be placed on a property
Installation of a municipal heritage plaque on a heritage building
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Plaque Program?
You can contact Township of Rideau Lakes by email at mtruelove@twprideaulakes.on.ca or by phone at 613-928-3097.
Where is the Heritage Plaque Program available?
The Heritage Plaque Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Plaque Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Plaque Program is a Grant and Funding