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Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings
Funding for new low-carbon municipal buildings
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Combined loan and grant funding supports the construction of new high-efficiency, low-carbon municipally owned buildings. It covers eligible capital projects such as city halls, libraries, community centres, and other qualifying public buildings, with up to 80% of eligible costs and up to $10 million total.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and construction of a new sustainable municipal building.
- Construction of a high-efficiency, low-carbon municipally owned building.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments.
- Municipal partners, including private-sector entities and municipally owned corporations.
- Regional, provincial, and territorial organizations delivering municipal services.
- NGOs, not-for-profits, and research institutes or universities.
- Indigenous communities partnering with a Canadian municipal government or under a shared service agreement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Selection criteria
- Project readiness and completed feasibility study.
- Energy performance and low-carbon design.
- Environmental benefits such as water conservation, sustainable materials, and biodiversity.
- Embodied carbon reduction compared with the baseline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- The offer may close when all funding is allocated.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- The offer may close once funding is fully allocated.
- Funding per project may vary by fiscal year availability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings Program
What is the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings?
Combined loan and grant funding supports the construction of new high-efficiency, low-carbon municipally owned buildings. It covers eligible capital projects such as city halls, libraries, community centres, and other qualifying public buildings, with up to 80% of eligible costs and up to $10 million total.
How much funding can be received?
Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings program?
To be eligible for the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings program, you must:
Completed feasibility study required.
Municipally owned low-carbon building.
Project must assess key impacts.
What expenses are eligible under Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings?
Design and construction of a new sustainable municipal building.
Construction of a high-efficiency, low-carbon municipally owned building.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF).
Where is the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings available?
The Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings program is available across Canada.
Is the Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal buildings is a Grant and Funding