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Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant
Funding for accessibility upgrades in eligible properties
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial support for accessibility improvements to ground floor or upper-storey units in eligible properties in Quinte West. It covers 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Accessibility improvements to ground floor units
- Accessibility improvements to upper-storey units
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required quotes for the proposed work
- Image of the area of proposed work
- Required drawings for the proposed work
- Any other documentation needed for the specific incentive
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business owners
- Property owners
- Commercial tourism operators in the City of Quinte West
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties
- Applicants with property tax arrears
- Applicants in default of a City by-law
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the City
- Projects that have already started before approval
Eligible expenses
- Accessibility improvement costs for ground floor or upper-storey units
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before official approval
- Retroactive project costs
- Events or activities
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Quinte West
- CIP Priority Area
Processing and Agreement
- Intent to Apply form is reviewed first to confirm basic eligibility
- Eligible applicants receive the full application package
- City staff review the full application and meet with the applicant
- Final decisions are communicated within four weeks of the submission deadline
- Approved projects can begin only after official approval and are paid after completion and inspection
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Review and Evaluation Committee.
- Support is not provided retroactively for work started before approval.
- One successful application per program per property is allowed during the plan’s five-year life.
- Funding is issued after project completion and inspection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement 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 Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant?
This program offers financial support for accessibility improvements to ground floor or upper-storey units in eligible properties in Quinte West. It covers 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant program?
To be eligible for the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant program, you must:
Property in the CIP Area
Commercial or mixed-use use
Meets zoning rules
What expenses are eligible under Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant?
Accessibility improvements to ground floor units
Accessibility improvements to upper-storey units
Who can I contact for more information about the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant available?
The Quinte West Building Accessibility Improvement Grant program is available the province of Ontario.