Green Municipal Fund (GMF): Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA)
Accepting applications
Deadline
2026-06-16
Deadline Details
Adaptation in Action - Implementation Project funding will be available: April 14 - June 16, 2026; October 6 - November 24, 2026
Adaptation in Action - Feasibility Study funding will be available: April 14 - July 14, 2026; October 6 - December 15, 2026
Climate-Ready Plans and Processes: Next available funding will be available: April 14 - June 25, 2026; October 6 - December 8,2026
Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Funding Organization Type
- Other
Funding Range
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Eligible Community
- Local Governments
- Indigenous Communities
- Métis Nations
- Modern Treaty Nations
Eligible Project Activities
- Project Feasibility
- Capacity Building for the Community
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
About the Green Municipal Fund:
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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).
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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.
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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.
Support for local climate adaptation:
LLCA will ensure long-term climate resiliency by supporting:
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Adaptation in Action – Increased implementation of equitable climate adaptation action taken by Canadian municipalities.
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Funding will be available: April 14 - June 16, 2026 and October 6 - November 24, 2026
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Funding will be available April 14 - July 14, 2026 and October 6 - December 15, 2026
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Climate-Ready Plans and Processes – Integration of equitable and inclusive climate resilience into municipal plans, processes and management systems, such as asset management systems planning.
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Funding will be available April 14 - June 25, 2026 to October 6 - December 8,2026
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Training and resources for local governments:
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Capacity development partner grants – As part of their capacity development efforts, LLCA funds partners to design and deliver training that will help local governments advance their climate adaptation knowledge and technical skills.
Eligible Community
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Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)
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municipally owned corporations
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regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
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non-governmental organizations
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not-for-profit organizations
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research institutes (e.g., universities)
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Indigenous community
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Metis and Modern Treaty Nations are eligible to apply when partnering with a municipality.
Specific Eligibility Requirements
Other Eligible Communities
- Not-for-profit organizations operating in the municipal sector
- Professional and industry associations
- Educational institutions
- Qualified local governments (i.e., municipal governments that have demonstrated a high level of proficiency and effectiveness in delivering capacity development)
- Indigenous organizations
- Federal or provincial/territorial governments
- Private-sector, for-profit organizations (firms or consultants)*
- *Private sector firms or consultants can be subcontracted to provide technical expertise, project delivery and support
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Description of Funding
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For implementation projects designed to help communities adjust and respond effectively to the impacts of climate change: grants up to 60%* of eligible costs up to a maximum of $1,000,000
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For feasibility studies of climate adaptation projects that improve municipal readiness for climate events: grants up to 80% of eligible expenses up to a maximum of $70,000.
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For Climate-Ready Plans and Processes, for the development of climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, community-wide climate risk assessments, and capacity-building initiatives, up to a maximum of $140,000 (based on the lead applicant's population size)
Please visit the webpages above for individual details.
Eligible Costs
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For implementation projects and feasibility studies, refer to the eligible costs guide.
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For capacity development partner grants, refer to the funding stream webpage for eligible activities and eligibility requirements.
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports