Accessibility Grant
Purpose
To assist with the removal of barriers and increase accessibility for people with disabilities in Elmira.
Description and General Terms
This Accessibility Grant Program supports improvements to private property in order to meet the Ontario’s accessibility laws and standards.
What Can Be Done
The following examples are eligible for a grant under this program:
- Ramps, Elevators, Lifts, Automatic door openers
- Any other improvements that improve accessibility and remove barriers, as approved by the Township of Woolwich.
Grant
The Township will cover 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum grant of $2,500. Before a Township cheque is issued, the applicant must submit proof of payment for approved eligible completed work. Costs exceeding the maximum grant value shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Successful applicants will enter into an agreement with the Township which will outline the specific terms of the grant program.
Who is Eligible
- Only commercial properties are eligible for grant funding.
- Applicants for the Accessibility Grant may be the registered owners, assessed owners and tenants of lands and buildings, and any person to whom such an owner or tenant has assigned the rights for the subject property.
- Township staff will review property tax records. Property owners who are in arrears of property taxes, local improvement charges or any other municipal accounts receivable on the subject property are not eligible to receive the grant/loan.
- Outstanding work orders (building, fire, zoning, etc.) must be satisfied prior to grant approval.
Deadline
The deadline for these submissions MUST be completed and submitted by September 15, 2024. Please reach out to BIA Program Coordinator for further inquiries at [email protected]