🏠 | Grant | Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (BCIP)

Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (BCIP)

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Brownfields Community Improvement Plan (BCIP) is a joint tax increment grant provided by the Region of Waterloo and the City of Waterloo. This program helps offset the costs of redeveloping brownfield properties — lands previously used for industrial, manufacturing or commercial purposes that may require environmental cleanup.

The BCIP was originally approved in 2013 and does not have a set end date. However, city or regional council may cancel the program at any time.

Comments on Funding:

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be property owners redeveloping brownfield properties — lands previously used for industrial, manufacturing or commercial purposes that may require environmental cleanup.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Contact the Regional Brownfields Coordinator at 519-504-3573 or brownfields@regionofwaterloo.ca.

2. attend a pre-consultation meeting with city and regional staff to discuss your property’s eligibility and receive necessary forms and guidance.

3. After the pre-consultation meeting, staff will review your property to confirm if it qualifies for the program.

4. Once we confirm your property’s eligibility, you can apply for the Tax Increment Grant.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.