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Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses
Water conservation funding for York Region businesses
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
York Region offers water conservation incentives for businesses to reduce water use, costs, and environmental impact. Funding is available for water-saving retrofits, equipment replacements, source water protection projects, and eligible residential development credits.
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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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- 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
- Water-use profiling and customized water-saving recommendations.
- Water-saving retrofits.
- Replacement of inefficient equipment with water-efficient equipment.
- Projects that reduce risks to municipal drinking water sources.
- New residential developments seeking water and wastewater servicing credits through LEED®.
Documents Needed
- Completed eligibility questionnaire
- Competitive cost estimates
- Application package
- LEED® implementation guide review for residential development projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial businesses
- Commercial businesses
- Institutional businesses
- Multi-unit residential developments
- Farms
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not located in York Region
Eligible expenses
- Water-saving retrofits
- Replacement of inefficient equipment with water-efficient equipment
- Projects that reduce risks to municipal drinking water sources
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
- Wellhead Protection Areas A through C
- City of Markham
- City of Richmond Hill
- City of Vaughan
- Town of Aurora
- Town of East Gwillimbury
- Town of Georgina
- Township of King
- Town of Newmarket
- Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked through a quick eligibility questionnaire.
- Eligibility is confirmed before further program steps.
- For Source Water Protection funding, a funding agreement is drafted after eligibility is confirmed.
- Support is available on a first-come, first-served basis where stated.
Additional information
- The program is first-come, first-served, subject to annual funding availability.
- A quick questionnaire is used to check eligibility.
- For some programs, a funding agreement is drafted after eligibility is confirmed.
- The Source Water Protection program may require competitive cost estimates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses. 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 Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses?
York Region offers water conservation incentives for businesses to reduce water use, costs, and environmental impact. Funding is available for water-saving retrofits, equipment replacements, source water protection projects, and eligible residential development credits.
How much funding can be received?
Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses program?
To be eligible for the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses program, you must:
Located in York Region
Connected to municipal water supply
Classified as ICI business
What expenses are eligible under Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses?
Water-use profiling and customized water-saving recommendations.
Water-saving retrofits.
Replacement of inefficient equipment with water-efficient equipment.
Projects that reduce risks to municipal drinking water sources.
New residential developments seeking water and wastewater servicing credits through LEED®.
Who can I contact for more information about the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York by email at WaterConservation@york.ca or by phone at 1-877-464-9675.
Where is the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses available?
The Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Water Saving and Protection Incentives For Businesses is a Other Support