Barton / Kenilworth Revitalization Grant (BKRG) Program
$50,000
Grant
Description:
The Barton / Kenilworth Revitalization Grant Program is intended to support the development
of properties as well as the maintenance, functionality, viability, accessibility and aesthetics of
existing commercial, mixed use commercial, multi-residential or institutional use buildings
within the Barton Street and Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors which were the
subject of the Barton and Kenilworth Commercial Corridors Study.
Comments on Funding:
Amount: Grants under this Program are paid on a matching basis (50%-50%) for eligible works to a maximum of $50,000.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. within the Barton Village Commercial District CIPA, the Barton
Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North Strategic Commercial Corridor CIPAs and properties within the Downtown Hamilton Commercial District CIPA which front on Barton Street East between James Street North and Victoria Avenue North as collectively defined through the RHCD CIPA By-law
2. Commercial property owners registered on title as well as tenants authorized in writing by the registered property owner
3. not apply to a currently operating or proposed adult entertainment parlour, body rub establishment, correctional facility, corrections residence, emergency shelter, gas station, lodging house, parking garage or residential care facility as defined in the applicable Zoning By-law or to a property where a designated heritage building has been demolished.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit complete application form to the Economic Development Division.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Application Form
2. Payment of Application Fee
3. Two (2) dated estimates for each of the works being proposed for funding
4. Written authorization of the Property Owner that the applicant is authorized to make
the application must be included with this application (if applicable)
5. Articles of Incorporation Documents (if applicable)
6. Articles of Amendment (if applicable)
7. Shareholders Register (i.e. List of Shareholders and their respective percentage
ownership) (if applicable)
8. List of Applicant’s Officers and Directors (if applicable)
9. Anticipated start date for construction as well as anticipated completion date
10. Photos demonstrating state of property prior to construction/renovation taking
place. Photos are to be date stamped.
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice