Green Municipal Fund (GMF) [Umbrella Program]

Program Category: Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Environment, Community Infrastructure

Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations, Waste Reduction and Circular Economy

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Status: Open

Funder

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

Deadline Details

Applications for plans, studies, pilot projects, plans, and capital projects are accepted year-round.

Funder Organization Type

Other

Canadian municipalities can apply for funding through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for municipal sustainable projects in the following sectors: Land Use, Transportation, Waste, Forestry, Water and Energy (including in Affordable Housing).

Grants are available for planning, studies, and pilot projects. Loans are also available for capital projects, and most recipients receive an additional grant of up to 15% of their loan amount.

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund can also help local governments switch to sustainable practices faster with its resources, peer learning and training activities including webinars, case studies and toolkits.

Eligible Community

Canadian municipal governments
Project partners of municipalities, including private-sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities

Exceptions apply. See individual funding opportunities for more information.

Required Community Contribution

Community contribution required (please see program website)

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Professional Input Required

Specific Eligibility Requirements

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund support environmental projects that can also achieve social and economic benefits.

Other Eligible Applicants

Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits

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

Funding varies depending on program. See funding sub streams or Green Municipal Fund website for details.

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Capital Costs
Staff Costs
Administration Fees

Ineligible Costs

Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports