Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Green Municipal Fund, managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, provides grants and low-interest loans to support municipal environmental projects across Canada, promoting sustainable development and economic growth. While its primary focus is on municipalities, the fund also offers opportunities for businesses and non-profits to participate in projects that enhance energy efficiency, improve water quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
4 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $70,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Tree planting
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Funding for municipal and community-led tree planting projects
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $10,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Accelerating community energy systems
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)Support for advancing low-carbon community energy systems
Eligible Funding
- Max. $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE