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Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives
Funding for heritage property improvements
Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives supports property improvement and revitalization in the Town of Prescott. It can fund façade, interior, signage, accessibility, heritage studies, remediation, and related permit or application fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Heritage façade restoration and improvement
- Interior rehabilitation of heritage properties
- Preparation of supporting heritage reports and studies
- Signage improvements for heritage buildings
- Remediation-related studies for brownfield projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project drawings and specifications
- Site plan sketch showing the work location
- Supporting invoices and proof of payment
- Any required approvals from other authorities
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Commercial tenants
- Heritage property owners
- Business operators in Prescott
- Private property owners in eligible areas
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the eligible project areas
- Properties without the required commercial, mixed-use, residential, or heritage zoning/status for the program stream
- Applicants without owner authorization when applying as a tenant
Eligible expenses
- Façade, interior, signage, accessibility, and streetscaping improvements
- Engineering or architectural reports and heritage studies
- Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment studies
- Permit and application fees
- Property tax-related assistance under the program terms
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Prescott
- Downtown Core & RiverWalk District
- Employment Lands
- Heritage Conservation Area
- Brownfield Area
- Large Scale Residential Development Area
Selection criteria
- Consistency with Town design guidelines and by-laws
- Project fit with heritage preservation objectives
- Review by the Planning Advisory Committee
- Compliance with supporting documentation requirements
How to apply
- Step 1: Pre-consultation
- Arrange a meeting with the Economic Development Office
- Confirm eligibility, scope, timing, and required documents
- Step 2: Application submission
- Complete the application form
- Attach supporting documentation
- Submit electronically, in person, or by mail to the Town
- Step 3: Review and approval
- Town staff evaluate the application
- The Planning Advisory Committee reviews it within about 30 days
- The applicant is notified of the decision
- Step 4: Agreement and payment
- Execute the funding agreement if approved
- Complete the work
- Submit invoices and proof of payment for reimbursement
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Town staff and may include a site visit
- The Planning Advisory Committee reviews the application and makes a decision
- Applicants are notified after the Committee’s review
- Approved projects require a funding agreement before payments are issued
- Payments are released after completion is verified and supporting proof is provided
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee.
- A funding agreement must be executed for approved projects.
- Grant and loan payments are issued after work is completed and verified.
- Applicants must comply with the Town’s design guidelines and sign by-law where applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives Program
What is the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives?
Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives supports property improvement and revitalization in the Town of Prescott. It can fund façade, interior, signage, accessibility, heritage studies, remediation, and related permit or application fees.
How much funding can be received?
Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives program?
To be eligible for the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives program, you must:
Heritage properties in Prescott
Municipally assessed properties
Owner-approved tenant applications
What expenses are eligible under Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives?
Heritage façade restoration and improvement
Interior rehabilitation of heritage properties
Preparation of supporting heritage reports and studies
Signage improvements for heritage buildings
Remediation-related studies for brownfield projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives?
You can contact Town of Prescott by email at dvalentyne@prescott.ca or by phone at 613-925-2812 Ext: 6221.
Where is the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives available?
The Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives program is available across Canada.
Is the Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Prescott Heritage Conservation CIP Incentives is a Grant and Funding