Heritage grant programs Municipal grants
$125,000
Grant
Description:
Heritage grants are financial assistance programs offered under a variety of terms. They help property owners with the costs associated with restoring, preserving and rehabilitating heritage resources. In Calgary, owners of legally protected heritage resources can apply for both municipal and provincial grants to support heritage conservation projects.
Comments on Funding:
The total maximum grant funding available for a residential heritage resource is $125,000 over a 15-year period, with applicants eligible to apply once every five years. Residential heritage resources include structures that were originally constructed for residential use and were designed with no more than two dwelling units.
Continuous Intake.
Eligibility:
Property Designation: Must be a Municipal Historic Resource or in the designation process.
Property Type: Non-residential buildings (commercial, industrial, religious, institutional, etc.).
Ownership: Applicant must own the property or have legal authority.
Project Scope: Covers conservation/restoration of historic elements, structural repairs, and essential system upgrades.
Financial Support: 50% matching funds, up to $1M per property. One application allowed every 5 years.
Compliance: Work must follow Canadian conservation standards and obtain necessary approvals.
Application Steps:
Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis – and applicants may submit at any time. Detailed information on eligibility and the application process can be found in the current Grant Guidelines (2025). For more information please contact cityheritage@calgary.ca
Documentation Needed:
No specific document was identified. Read the Guide.
Other Things to Note:
The total maximum grant funding available for a non-residential heritage resource is $1,000,000 over a 15-year period, with applicants eligible to apply once every five years. Non-residential heritage resources include, but are not limited to, commercial, industrial, religious, mixed-use and institutional buildings, and multi-residential buildings with more than two dwelling units.
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