Town of Grimsby announces pilot Heritage Property Grant with funding up to $5,000.00

Town of Grimsby announces pilot Heritage Property Grant with funding up to $5,000.00

Property owners can apply for matching grants to help maintain heritage sites     

Protecting cultural heritage is essential to a community as it fosters cultural identity and a sense of place, while also providing educational and economic benefits. The Town is proud of our rich, diverse history and sees the importance of preserving and celebrating our stories, traditions and buildings. 

To further support Grimsby’s designated property owners, the Town is making a financial commitment by way of a pilot grant program to share in the cost of restoration and maintenance with heritage property owners. This new program will further preserve our community’s heritage and encourage the long-term retention of our culturally significant corridors.

This new pilot program will provide funding towards heritage restoration projects in the Town of Grimsby. Designated property owners can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000, with intention for the funding to be used within 12 months. Eligible work includes the repair of original elements, structural updates, sustainable updates, and restoration projects. The Town of Grimsby strongly believes that the heritage we protect today will shape the legacy we leave for generations to come.   

Property Grant Application Forms and supporting documents can be found on our website at https://www.grimsby.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/history-and-heritage/heritage-properties/.

Applications are due by October 24, 2024 by 4:30 p.m. and can be submitted via mail (addressed to Heritage Planning at Town Hall - 160 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, ON L3M 0J5) or by email at heritage@grimsby.ca. A selection committee approved by Town Council will announce 4-7 grants. 

For more information, visit https://www.grimsby.ca/parks-recreation-and-culture/history-and-heritage/heritage-properties/. Any additional questions can be submitted to: heritage@grimsby.ca.

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“We want to preserve Grimsby's history and culture by investing in the Town's heritage assets. This new program is a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to protecting our legacy and we invite our designated heritage property owners to apply for this grant so we can continue to preserve these landmarks for future generations”. Jeff Jordan, Mayor of the Town of Grimsby.

Media Contact:  

Christina Davidson  

Communications Specialist, Town of Grimsby  

cdavidson@grimsby.ca | 905-945-9634