Transportation Funding
Program Category:
Sustainable Transportation, Climate Mitigation
Program Sub-Category:
Active Transportation, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations
Status: Open
Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Deadline Details
Applications for plans, studies, pilot projects and capital projects are accepted year-round.
Funder Organization Type
- Other
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) offers combined loan and grant funding for capital projects, pilot projects, and feasibility studies for:
- initiatives that reduce or avoid fossil fuel use in any vehicle that delivers municipal services. This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes undertake environmental sustainability projects that reduce energy consumption/greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and improve their air quality.
- initiatives that reduce pollution in Canadian communities by improving transportation systems and networks or encouraging people to switch to less polluting transportation options.
Eligible Community
- Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)
- municipal partners, which include:
- Indigenous communities
Other Eligible Applicants
Businesses / For-profitNon-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Academic Institutions
- municipal partners, which include:
- private sector entities
- municipally owned corporations
- regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
- non-governmental organizations
- not-for-profit organizations
- research institutes (e.g., universities)
Type of Funding
- Grant
- Loan
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
- From $100 000 to $1 000 000
- Over $1 000 000
Description of Funding
The following funding is available to reduce fossil fuel use in fleets, and for transportation networks and commuting options:
- Capital projects can receive low-interest loans of up to $5 million and a grant worth up to 15% of the loan; cover up to 80% of your eligible costs.
- Pilot projects can receive a grant up to $500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs.
- Feasibility studies can receive a grant up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $175,000.
*For Pilot Projects, municipalities and municipal partners with a population of 20,000 or under may qualify for a grant of up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs under certain conditions. Contact the program to find out if your municipality is eligible.
Eligible Costs
See program website for eligible costs.