The Town of Grimsby accepting applications for the Heritage Property Grant Program

The Town of Grimsby is now accepting applications for the Heritage Property Grant Program, with funding up to $5,000 available and designated property owners can now apply for matching grants to help maintain heritage sites.   

Protecting cultural heritage is vital to a community—it strengthens cultural identity, fosters a sense of place, and delivers both educational and economic benefits. The Town of Grimsby takes pride in its rich and diverse history and recognizes the importance of preserving and celebrating our stories, traditions, and historic buildings.

To continue supporting designated heritage property owners, the Town is once again offering financial assistance through its heritage grant program. Now in its second year, this program reflects the ongoing commitment to preserving Grimsby’s heritage and encouraging the long-term protection of our culturally significant spaces.

The program offers matching grants of up to $5,000 for eligible restoration and maintenance projects. Grant recipients are expected to complete the funded work within 12 months. In the past, successful applicants have used the funding for projects such as exterior woodwork repairs, painting, slate roof repairs, porch restoration, and masonry repointing.

Through this initiative, the Town is proud to partner with property owners in safeguarding the architectural and cultural legacy that defines Grimsby.

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, 2025 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 will recommend the recipients and results of the 4-7 grants will be announced following Council approval. 

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.

Quotes

“Our community’s history is one of its greatest assets, and programs like this grant ensures we can preserve it for generations to come. By supporting heritage property owners, we are reaffirming our commitment to protecting our stories, our traditions, and the architectural character that defines our Town’s identity.” Jeff Jordan, Mayor of the Town of Grimsby.

"Grimsby's Heritage Property Grant program is the result of ongoing dialogue and collaboration between heritage property owners, Town Council, staff, and the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee. Our community's built heritage is integral to the character and identity of Grimsby, and this program demonstrates a collective investment in protecting, preserving, and celebrating the historic buildings that help tell the story of our Town. This is the second year of the grant program, and we look forward to seeing even more enhancements to designated heritage buildings across Grimsby over the next year thanks to the awarded funds." Sara Nixon, Chair of the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee 

Media Contact:  

Christina Davidson  

Communications Specialist, Town of Grimsby  

cdavidson@grimsby.ca | 905-945-9634