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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of St. Catharines provides sidewalk snow removal for eligible residents with disabilities. Service begins in late December and ends in March, and applications must be submitted annually by the last Friday in November.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- St. Catharines
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Removal of snow from city sidewalks fronting or abutting the applicant’s property.
Documents Needed
- Completed Sidewalk Snow Removal Service Application
- Statement of Physician completed by the family doctor
- Signed waiver of claims
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of St. Catharines in the urban area
- Owners of single-family, semi-detached, or duplex homes
- Individuals with a disability affecting snow removal
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Snow removal from driveways
- Snow removal from walkways to the home
- Removal of snow windrows created by plows
Eligible geographic areas
- City of St. Catharines
- City’s urban area
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill out the Sidewalk Snow Removal Service Application.
- Ask your family doctor to complete the Statement of Physician.
- Step 2: Sign the required declarations
- Complete the remaining application details.
- Sign and witness the form as required.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Return the completed application by mail or in person to City Hall / Citizen’s First.
- Submit by the annual deadline: the last Friday in November.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Snow Removal Program Program
What is the Snow Removal Program?
The City of St. Catharines provides sidewalk snow removal for eligible residents with disabilities. Service begins in late December and ends in March, and applications must be submitted annually by the last Friday in November.
Who is eligible for the Snow Removal Program program?
To be eligible for the Snow Removal Program program, you must:
Disability confirmed by physician
No able-bodied household member
Urban-area homeowner
What expenses are eligible under Snow Removal Program?
Removal of snow from city sidewalks fronting or abutting the applicant’s property.
Who can I contact for more information about the Snow Removal Program?
You can contact City of St. Catharines or by phone at 905-688-5600.
Where is the Snow Removal Program available?
The Snow Removal Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Snow Removal Program?
Snow Removal Program is funded by City of St. Catharines