Apply for Community Heritage Grant Program (Canada)

Funding Information

• Property owners that are seeking to alter an eligible heritage property in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act may apply for a matching grant of up to fifty percent (50%) of the actual project cost, to a maximum of $10,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be eligible to apply for a Community Heritage Grant, the property must:
  • Be designated under Part IV (individual) or Part V (district) of the Ontario Heritage Act.
  • Be located in the Township of Centre Wellington.
• Most projects will require a heritage permit upon submission of a grant application or as a condition, prior to beginning any work. A property owner may receive one grant per property per year.

Application Requirements

• The application form shall be accompanied by the following:
  • Confirmation that the property is an eligible heritage property (attach designation by-law or number);
  • A detailed description of the proposed alteration(s), including any relevant plans, specifications, drawings or photos, all materials and methods to be used and/or additional materials as requested by staff;
  • The length of time the proposed alteration to the eligible heritage property will take (note: the proposed alteration should be completed within the calendar year in which the grant application was approved);
  • Whether, or in what way, the proposed alteration to the eligible heritage property will impact the relevant heritage attributes, as identified in the heritage designation by-law or as determined by staff;
  • Whether the proposed alteration to the eligible heritage property is urgently required to ensure a building’s structural stability;
  • Confirmation that the proposed alteration to the eligible heritage property has all the necessary approvals required by the Ontario Heritage Act (or acknowledgement that the necessary heritage approvals will be sought);
  • Whether the proposed alteration is receiving funding or financial incentives from another program or source;
  • The estimated project cost, which shall be supported by a minimum of two written estimates (for the same scope of work). Please note that donated labour or materials shall not form part of the estimated project cost;
  • Written permissions for Township staff to inspect eligible heritage property to ensure compliance with all requirements of the program (before and after work is completed, at a mutually agreed upon time); and,
  • Any other information or material as may be deemed necessary by the Township.

For more information, visit Centre Wellington.