Applications closed, monitoring for reopening
Applications are not open right now (they last closed July 17, 2026). Many programs like this reopen, so we re-check and update this page.
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One other program is open, with funding up to $45,000
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Kingston Heritage Property Grant Program
Kingston's Heritage Property Grant pays up to $50,000 toward conservation and restoration work on designated heritage buildings. It is a cost-share grant: you pay first and get reimbursed after the city approves and inspects the finished job. The last intake closed on July 17, 2026, so watch for the next one. Applications are closed right now and we watch for reopening.
“The City of Kingston’s Heritage Property Grant Program offers matching grants to help owners of protected heritage properties complete eligible conservation work.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
When the program reopens, get the city's approval before you start work or buy anything. Work started before approval usually does not qualify.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You own or operate a business in a heritage-designated building in Kingston
- You are planning conservation or restoration work on your building's heritage facade and features
- You can secure approval from the city before you start any work or spend money
Probably not the right fit if
- Your building is not officially designated or registered under the Ontario Heritage Act
- You have already started or completed the renovation work
- You are looking for funding for interior renovations or non-heritage properties
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $50,000 (50% of costs; small projects up to $10,000)
What may be supported
- conservation/restoration of heritage architectural features
- replication of missing features
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 01Confirm your building is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and watch for the next intake
- 02Get the city's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then the city reimburses its share (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Your building must be designated or registered under the Ontario Heritage Act. Most ordinary storefronts are not designated, so they will not qualify.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
When the program reopens, your building must be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. City funding is limited each year, so apply early in the intake.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the City of Kingston how other funding affects your grant.
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.