Provincial Heritage Places Incentive
$3,000
Grant
Description:
The Provincial Heritage Incentive Program assists owners of properties that are of historical significance to the province
and are designated as heritage places under the Heritage Places Protection Act. The program’s objective is to ensure that
work is done in a manner that retains important architectural features of designated1
heritage buildings. It also is intended
to encourage investment in heritage properties and aid in their conservation.
Comments on Funding:
You may be eligible for 25 per cent of approved costs to a maximum of $3000. Volunteer labour and donated materials and equipment cannot be included as part of the costs.
You may receive grants from other sources including other government grants; however, total provincial government funding must not exceed 50 per cent of the cost of the project.
Applications are approved on first-come, first-serve basis according to funds available
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
An applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
1. The building must be legally designated as a heritage place under the Heritage Places Protection Act at the time of application.
2. The application must be for work that will be undertaken after a grant has been approved and all necessary
permits have been obtained. Grants will not be provided for work completed prior to grant approval.
A minimum of three years must have elapsed between grant applications.
3. The applicant must own the designated heritage place. Federal/provincial government departments/agencies
are not eligible.
4. All work undertaken must abide by the standards outlined in the Parks Canada publication: Standards and
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada available at:
historicplaces.ca/en/pages/standards-normes/document.aspx
Application Steps:
Applicants must contact the Heritage Officer to discuss your proposed project as each project has unique heritage eligibility and permit requirements.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit the Provincial Heritage Incentive Program Grant Application form
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Maurice