Barton / Kenilworth Revitalization Grant (BKRG) Program
The Barton/Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Program is designed to support property development and enhance the maintenance, functionality, viability, accessibility, and visual appeal of existing commercial, mixed-use, multi-residential, and institutional buildings within the Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors, as identified in the Barton and Kenilworth Commercial Corridors Study.
Offered by Invest in Hamilton
Amount
Up to $75,000
Cost-sharing grants for eligible projects, with a maximum grant amount of $75,000
Quick eligibility check
Who can apply
Applies to the Barton Village Commercial District, the Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North Strategic Commercial Corridors, and properties within the Downtown Hamilton Commercial District along Barton Street East between James Street North and Victoria Avenue North.
- $330 Application Fee for grants less than or equal to $12,500
- $515 Application Fee for grants greater than $12,500 to accompany Application
Note:
To be eligible for the Grant, improvements must comply with the Barton/Kenilworth Urban Design Guidelines (if applicable).
About the funding
Offers cost-sharing grants for eligible projects, with a maximum grant amount of $75,000. For details, please refer to the full program description.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton / Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate (BKPBFR) Program | Grant, Rebate | Grant up to a maximum of $25,000 for eligible City planning application fees and a maximum of $25,000 for eligible City building application fees for a total maximum grant of $50,000 | Open |
| Barton / Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant (BKTIG) Program | Grant | Maximum annual Grant as a percentage of actual municipal tax increment generated from improvement/development: Years 1–5: 100% | Open |
| Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program | Grant | 50% of Eligible Costs | Open |
| Commercial Vacancy Assistance (CVA) Program | Grant | 50% matching grant: up to $5,000 for lease terms between three months and just under six months | Open |
