Designated Heritage Property Grant Program

We are committed to preserving the heritage and history of our community for generations to come. In order to promote heritage revitalization projects, we offer a grant program to help fund conservation of properties that are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. We will match 50% of the eligible cost of the renovation, up to a maximum of $6,000 for General Conservation Projects and $15,000 for Special Projects, subject to available funds. A maximum of two (2) Special Project grants will awarded annually.

The grants are intended to assist designated property owners with small to mid-size conservation projects that focus on the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing heritage attributes or the restoration of heritage attributes that would contribute to the cultural heritage value of the property.

The program runs every spring, with a second round in the fall subject to available funds. Review our Heritage Grant Guidelines to help you through the application process.

 Apply for a grant

Due to limited remaining funds for 2026, there will be no Fall 2026 Designated Heritage Property Grant application round. Stay tuned for information regarding the Spring 2027 Designated Heritage Property Grant program!

For further assistance with Designated Heritage Property Grant program or the application process, please contact Heritage staff at heritage@caledon.ca
 Grant eligibility

To be eligible for the Designated Heritage Property Grant, your project must conserve the heritage attributes of the property. The property must be:

  • Located in the Town of Caledon;
  • Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act:
    •  as an individual property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

OR

Your property is not eligible if it is:

  • Not designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
  • Identified as a non-contributing property in a Heritage Conservation District designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act;
  • Approved for a Heritage Property Tax Rebate for the same taxation year.
  • In tax arrears;
  • Subject to compliance and enforcement orders issued by the Town;
  • Owned by any level of government (except where a non-profit or community group is responsible for the maintenance of the property); 

Eligible work does not include:

  • Alterations, renovations, or repairs that do not conserve the heritage attributes of the property;
  • An extension or addition to a designated property that is of contemporary construction; or,
  • Interior renovations, unless interior heritage attributes are identified in the property’s designation by-law.

Emergency Work:

If you need to complete emergency repairs, please talk to us before starting work as we may be able to support a retroactive emergency grant. If the work qualifies, your application would be formally considered by Council during the next application round. You would not receive the grant funds until after Council approves the application.
Grant completion requirements

You must complete the eligible work within three (3) years of the grant approval date to receive funding. Once a site inspection by heritage staff confirms that the correct work has been completed and proof of payment is submitted for the work, the grant is then awarded.
Frequency of grant

You are eligible to receive two (2) grants per year, subject to available funding. However, if you receive two grants in one year you cannot apply the following year.