Archived
Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program
Funding for home sewage backup prevention
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 3,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Warwick, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Township of Warwick offers up to $3,000 to help homeowners reduce sewage backup risks. It supports sump pump disconnection and backwater valve installation work completed in eligible homes.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $3,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Warwick
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Archived
Availability timeline
2024
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in the Township of Warwick.
- Residents in high-risk areas.
Who is not eligible
- Properties served by septic systems.
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation.
- Sump pump disconnection work.
- Related permit fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work on homes served by septic systems.
- Projects that do not meet the program conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Warwick, Ontario.
Activities funded
- Disconnecting sump pumps from the sanitary sewer.
- Installing an inside backwater valve.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application package
- Fill out the grant application form.
- Sign the waiver form.
- Complete the customer survey.
- Step 2: Complete the eligible work
- Have the sump pump disconnect or backwater valve installation completed.
- Ensure the contractor completes the required section of the form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete package to the Township of Warwick Public Works Department by email or in person.
- Step 4: Receive reimbursement
- The Township reviews the submission and issues payment after approval.
Documents Needed
- Signed application form.
- Signed waiver form.
- Customer survey.
- Detailed contractor invoice.
- Written proof that weeping tile is not connected to the sanitary sewer, if applicable.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to homes in high-risk areas.
- History of wastewater backups is preferred.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Township on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications may be accepted or rejected at the Township’s discretion.
- Reimbursement is made after approved documents are reviewed and the work is confirmed complete.
- A cheque is mailed within 4 to 6 weeks after a complete and acceptable application is received.
Additional information
- The program is offered by the Township of Warwick.
- Applications are reviewed case by case.
- Preference is given to homes in high-risk areas with a history of wastewater backups.
- The grant is one-time only.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program Program
What is the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program?
The Township of Warwick offers up to $3,000 to help homeowners reduce sewage backup risks. It supports sump pump disconnection and backwater valve installation work completed in eligible homes.
How much funding can be received?
Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program program, you must:
Homeowner applicant.
Municipal wastewater service.
High-risk area residence.
What expenses are eligible under Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program?
Backwater valve installation.
Sump pump disconnection work.
Related permit fees.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program?
You can contact Township of Warwick by email at works@lambtonshores.ca or by phone at 226-848-3926.
Where is the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program available?
The Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sump Pump Disconnect and Backwater Installation Grant Program is a Grant and Funding