Town invests over $190,000 in 2026 Heritage Grant Program

At last night’s meeting, Council approved $190,175 in funding through the Town’s 2026 Heritage Grant Program to help preserve and restore 28 designated heritage properties across Oakville.

This year marks the 13th year of the Heritage Grant Program, which supports owners of designated heritage properties undertaking eligible conservation work that meets heritage standards.

A total of 28 applications were received this year. Following review by the Heritage Grant Evaluation Working Group and endorsement by the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee, all 28 applications were recommended and approved for funding.

Since the program began as a pilot in 2014, the Town has provided more than $1.4 million to support over 315 heritage restoration and conservation projects, leveraging more than $7.9 million in conservation work community-wide.

Highlights of the 2026 grant-supported projects include:    

• Cemetery monument restoration work at Knox Presbyterian Church Sixteen
• Structural repairs to several historic residential properties
• Masonry restoration work at St. John’s United Church
• Restoration projects at three newly designated heritage properties 

The Heritage Grant Program is available to owners of properties designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act, or properties protected through a heritage conservation easement agreement. Eligible projects may receive matching funding up to a maximum contribution of $15,000. 

The application period for the 2027 program will run between mid-January to mid-March of next year. Eligible property owners should get a letter in the mail when the application period opens.

For more information visit the Heritage Grant Program page.

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“The Heritage Grant Program reinforces Oakville’s long-standing commitment to the restoration and conservation of historic properties. Council is committed to protecting the places and stories that have shaped Oakville, and the historic character that gives our Town its enduring appeal."

- Mayor Rob Burton