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Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program
Financial support for winter snow removal costs
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- Funding available
- $ 150
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides a one-time $150 grant to help eligible residents offset snow removal costs. It supports hiring a private service provider for driveway and/or walkway snow clearing during the 2025/2026 winter season.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $150
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Bury, East Gwillimbury
- Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Seniors aged 65 and over.
- Residents with a permanent physical disability.
- Homeowners or primary renters in East Gwillimbury.
Who is not eligible
- Residents under 65 without a disability.
- Condominium residents where snow removal is handled by the condominium corporation.
- Applicants seeking a second claim for another property in the same winter season.
Eligible expenses
- Costs of hiring a private snow-clearing service provider for driveways and/or walkways.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Claims for another property during the same winter season.
- Applications for condominiums where snow removal is the corporation’s responsibility.
- Snow removal performed without a paid private service provider.
Eligible geographic areas
- East Gwillimbury
Activities funded
- Hiring a private service provider to clear snow from driveways and/or walkways.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Print and fill out the application form.
- Step 2: Gather required documents
- Bring proof of age or disability, proof of residence, and proof of payment to a service provider.
- Step 3: Submit in person
- Submit the application at the Civic Centre, East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, or Health and Active Living Plaza.
- Step 4: Wait for processing
- Approved applicants receive a cheque after review.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Proof of age or disability.
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of payment or receipt from the service provider.
Selection criteria
- Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis.
- Only the first 75 qualifying applicants are approved.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and processed after submission.
- Approved applicants receive payment by cheque.
- Payment is expected within four to six weeks.
Additional information
- The program is limited to the first 75 approved applicants.
- Applications are handled on a first come, first served basis.
- Applicants must submit proof of payment to a private snow-clearing service provider.
- Payment is issued by cheque after the application is reviewed and processed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program Program
What is the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program?
This program provides a one-time $150 grant to help eligible residents offset snow removal costs. It supports hiring a private service provider for driveway and/or walkway snow clearing during the 2025/2026 winter season.
How much funding can be received?
Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program Funds up to $150 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program program?
To be eligible for the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program program, you must:
Residents 65+ or with a disability.
Owner or primary renter of the property.
One application per municipal address.
What expenses are eligible under Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program?
Costs of hiring a private snow-clearing service provider for driveways and/or walkways.
Who can I contact for more information about the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program?
You can contact Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) by email at customerservice@eastgwillimbury.ca or by phone at 905-478-4282.
Where is the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program available?
The Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Snow Removal Financial Assistance Program is a Grant and Funding