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Building Envelope Program
Funding for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades
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Last Update: August 12, 2026
Latest change: Changed: application process, contact or portal details.
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Funding available
$ 100,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial incentives for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades. It supports insulation, windows, doors, curtain walls, and storefront improvements, with a maximum standard incentive of $100,000 per upgrade.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Roof insulation upgrades
- Wall insulation upgrades
- Complete window replacements
- Door replacements
- Curtain wall and storefront improvements
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Client acknowledgment
- Assembly details for roof, wall, or windows/doors
- Supporting quotes, test reports, drawings, or photos
- Completion documents and invoices
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial building owners
- Industrial building owners
- Agricultural building owners
- Religious building owners
- Institutional and multi-residential building owners
Who is not eligible
- Buildings heated mainly by fuel sources other than electricity or natural gas
- Projects that have already started or been completed before approval
- Buildings that are not heated
Eligible expenses
- Insulation materials for roof and wall upgrades
- Replacement windows, doors, curtain walls, and storefront systems
- Design and installation of high-performance fenestration systems
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Labour and installation materials for insulation projects
- Projects already started or completed before approval
- Buildings heated mainly by other fuel sources
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Confirm that your project is eligible.
- Apply online through myEM, or request a paper application.
- Wait for approval by email before purchasing or installing any measures or equipment.
- After the project is complete, email or mail your completion documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Efficiency Manitoba after submission.
- Approval is sent by email if the project is accepted.
- Work must not begin until approval is received.
- After completion, supporting documents are submitted for final incentive calculation and payment.
- A post-verification inspection may be required.
Additional information
- Pre-approval is required before starting work.
- Projects may be subject to a site verification or post-installation inspection.
- Final incentive amounts are confirmed after review of completion documents and invoices.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Envelope Program Program
What is the Building Envelope Program?
This program provides financial incentives for energy-efficient building envelope upgrades. It supports insulation, windows, doors, curtain walls, and storefront improvements, with a maximum standard incentive of $100,000 per upgrade.
How much funding can be received?
Building Envelope Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Building Envelope Program program?
To be eligible for the Building Envelope Program program, you must:
Building owner or authorized representative
Existing building renovation
Mainly electric or natural gas heating
What expenses are eligible under Building Envelope Program?
Roof insulation upgrades
Wall insulation upgrades
Complete window replacements
Door replacements
Curtain wall and storefront improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Envelope Program?
You can contact Efficiency Manitoba by email at buildingenvelope@efficiencyMB.ca or by phone at 204-944-8181.
Where is the Building Envelope Program available?
The Building Envelope Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Building Envelope Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Envelope Program is a Grant and Funding