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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $100,000 in support for water-saving upgrades in Oxford County. It helps businesses and institutions reduce water use through retrofits, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and process optimization projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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
- Retrofits that replace high-water-use fixtures with lower-flow options.
- Projects that reuse greywater or harvest rainwater.
- Process optimization projects that conserve water.
Documents Needed
- Brief technical report prepared by a qualified professional
- Project description
- Implementation costs
- Summary of achieved or anticipated water savings
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Industrial, commercial and institutional facilities
- Multi-residential units
Eligible expenses
- Water-conscious upgrades and retrofits
- Fixture replacements and water-saving equipment
- Greywater reuse or rainwater harvesting systems
- Process changes or technology upgrades that reduce water use
Eligible geographic areas
- Oxford County, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Obtain a brief technical report from a qualified professional.
- Include the project description, implementation costs, and water savings summary.
- Step 2: Submit to Oxford County
- Send the application directly to Oxford County by email.
- Use water@oxfordcounty.ca for submission.
- Step 3: Optional consultation
- Contact the County in advance for a brief consultation or questions about the process.
Additional information
- Recent projects within the last three years may be considered, subject to funding availability.
- Projects that qualify can receive a direct rebate or financial incentive.
- Large-scale projects may be eligible for support above the standard cap, subject to approval by Oxford County Council.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program Program
What is the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program?
This program offers up to $100,000 in support for water-saving upgrades in Oxford County. It helps businesses and institutions reduce water use through retrofits, water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and process optimization projects.
How much funding can be received?
Water Capacity Buy-Back Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program program?
To be eligible for the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program program, you must:
Business, ICI, or multi-residential applicant
Water-saving project required
Qualifying retrofit or upgrade
What expenses are eligible under Water Capacity Buy-Back Program?
Retrofits that replace high-water-use fixtures with lower-flow options.
Projects that reuse greywater or harvest rainwater.
Process optimization projects that conserve water.
Who can I contact for more information about the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program?
You can contact Oxford County by email at water@oxfordcounty.ca or by phone at 519-539-9800.
Where is the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program available?
The Water Capacity Buy-Back Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Water Capacity Buy-Back Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Water Capacity Buy-Back Program is a Grant and Funding