Kitchener launches 2026 heritage property grant intake
The City of Kitchener has opened a new round of funding for property owners seeking to conserve their culturally significant heritage buildings.
If you have a project in mind for your property, applications are open between now and Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants can receive up to 50 per cent of project costs, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for General Projects and up to $15,000 for Special Projects.
Buildings that qualify for the grant include those that are:
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Individually designated under the Ontario Heritage Act
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Located within one of Kitchener’s heritage conservation districts (St. Mary's, Upper Doon, Victoria Park, Civic Centre)
Funding is available for work that conserves or restores heritage attributes, including:
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Conservation of original architectural elements
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Reconstruction of heritage features beyond repair
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Restoration of lost features with proper documentation
Find out more about the grant, including whether you will first need a pre-consultation meeting with City staff, on our heritage funding page.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.