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Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Lakeshore offers subsidies to help homeowners reduce flooding risks through approved home drainage improvements. The program supports backwater valve installation, sump pump overflow, downspout disconnection, and one-time mini camera inspections.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installing a sanitary backwater valve.
- Installing a sump pump overflow.
- Disconnecting downspouts.
- Requesting a mini camera inspection of storm and sanitary services.
Documents Needed
- Claims form
- Quote
- Final paid receipt
- Approved plumbing permit, where required
- Waiver form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in the Town of Lakeshore.
- Residents with properties connected to the sanitary lateral.
Who is not eligible
- Property owners with amounts owing to the Town.
- Homes that are not eligible for backwater valve installation under the Ontario Building Code.
- Properties where the required permit cannot be obtained.
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation, up to 80% of cost to a maximum of $750.
- Sump pump overflow installation, up to a maximum of $225.
- Downspout disconnect works, up to $75.
- One-time mini camera inspection of storm and sanitary services.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacement of an existing sump pump or backwater valve.
- Upgrading or adding another sump pump.
- Work that cannot obtain the required permit.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Lakeshore, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Town after the work is completed and submitted.
- Eligible work must be inspected and finalized before payment is processed.
- A cheque is issued for the eligible amount after submission is accepted.
- Processing is subject to available funding and first-come, first-served allocation.
Additional information
- Funding is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Support is offered only once per eligible installation, per property.
- All owners of the property must sign a liability waiver.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Subsidies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Subsidies. 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 Subsidies?
Lakeshore offers subsidies to help homeowners reduce flooding risks through approved home drainage improvements. The program supports backwater valve installation, sump pump overflow, downspout disconnection, and one-time mini camera inspections.
How much funding can be received?
Subsidies Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $750 per project.
Who is eligible for the Subsidies program?
To be eligible for the Subsidies program, you must:
Homeowner in Lakeshore
Sanitary lateral connection required
No amounts owing to the Town
What expenses are eligible under Subsidies?
Installing a sanitary backwater valve.
Installing a sump pump overflow.
Disconnecting downspouts.
Requesting a mini camera inspection of storm and sanitary services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Subsidies?
You can contact Municipality of Lakeshore by email at subsidies@lakeshore.ca or by phone at 519-728-2700.
Where is the Subsidies available?
The Subsidies program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Subsidies?
Subsidies is funded by Municipality of Lakeshore