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Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Supports municipal building retrofits to improve energy efficiency
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program provides up to $10 million in combined grants and loans, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to upgrade municipal buildings for improved energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include implementing retrofit measures that achieve at least a 50% reduction in emissions within 10 years and meet best practice energy targets over 20 years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofit of existing municipal buildings to improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Implementation of phased GHG reduction strategies for single buildings or portfolios of municipal buildings.
- Deep energy retrofits and fuel switching to achieve significant emissions reductions over a set timeline.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, local boards)
- Municipally-owned corporations
- Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
- Private sector entities partnering with a municipality
- Non-governmental organizations, not-for-profit organizations, or research institutes partnering with a municipality
- Indigenous communities partnering with a Canadian municipal government or through a shared service agreement related to municipal infrastructure, climate change, or adaptation
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to capital upgrades and retrofit measures that improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of municipal buildings.
- Expenses for energy modeling and feasibility studies supporting retrofit pathways, aligned with National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020 requirements.
- Purchase and installation of capital equipment and systems required for deep energy retrofits and fuel-switching to non-fossil fuel energy sources.
- Expenditures for materials and construction related to envelope improvements and energy conservation measures within the retrofit pathway.
- Costs associated with professional services such as engineering, energy consulting, and project management directly tied to the qualifying retrofit project.
- Implementation costs for each phase of an approved GHG reduction pathway in municipal buildings, including passive strategies and system upgrades.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards).
- Municipal partners and organizations operating in Canada in partnership with a Canadian municipal government.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round, but funding may close once all funds are allocated.
- Preference is given to projects integrating principles of equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and generating significant socio-economic benefits.
- Quebec municipalities must submit their application for pre-review to the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation before it is forwarded to FCM.
- Renewable energy production cannot be deducted when calculating energy targets for project evaluations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings?
The Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program provides up to $10 million in combined grants and loans, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to upgrade municipal buildings for improved energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible activities include implementing retrofit measures that achieve at least a 50% reduction in emissions within 10 years and meet best practice energy targets over 20 years.
How much funding can be received?
Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program?
To be eligible for the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program, you must:
Private sector entities may apply as municipal partners.
Project must be in partnership with a Canadian municipal government.
What expenses are eligible under Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings?
Retrofit of existing municipal buildings to improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Implementation of phased GHG reduction strategies for single buildings or portfolios of municipal buildings.
Deep energy retrofits and fuel switching to achieve significant emissions reductions over a set timeline.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings available?
The Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings is a Grant and Funding
