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Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
Funding for municipal building energy retrofits
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Location
Canada
Overview
The Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program provides combined loan and grant funding to upgrade municipal buildings. It supports retrofit measures that improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Retrofitting existing municipal buildings.
- Implementing one or more phases of a retrofit pathway.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving building energy performance.
Documents Needed
- Application guide
- Project workbook
- Required supporting documents
- Quebec municipalities: application files for MAMH submission
Sources and recorded changes
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A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
SMB application guidance and costs updated
The grant content now focuses on the Sustainable Municipal Buildings application guide and eligible/ineligible cost rules, including application steps and supporting documents.
The grant content has shifted to a detailed Sustainable Municipal Buildings application guide and a companion eligible/ineligible costs table. It now spells out the pre-application and full application steps, supporting documents, cost categories, and reimbursement conditions in much greater detail. The update also clarifies what expenses may be reimbursed, what costs are excluded, and how project costs must be documented and retained. Some eligibility and scope language remains, but the main change is the added application and funding guidance.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Municipally-owned corporations
- Public and private municipal partners
- Non-profit organizations and research institutes partnering with a municipality
- Indigenous communities with a municipal partnership or shared service agreement
Eligible expenses
- Retrofit construction and building upgrades
- Capital equipment, materials, and installation
- Professional and technical consulting services
- Energy modeling and feasibility study costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application was received, except certain full application preparation costs.
- Office overhead and general business expenses.
- Promotional items and general advertising not essential to the project.
- Real property purchases.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipalities follow an additional provincial submission process
Selection criteria
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Achievement of best practice energy targets.
- Equity, inclusion, and reconciliation considerations.
- Potential for socio-economic benefits and broader community impact.
- Innovation and overall project impact.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the application guide
- Download and read the guide.
- Check prerequisites and supporting documents.
- Review eligible and ineligible costs.
- Step 2: Prepare your application
- Contact a GMF representative if needed.
- Prepare your project information and supporting documents.
- Complete the pre-application form in the FCM funding portal.
- Step 3: Submit the full application
- If invited, complete the full application and project workbook.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit everything through the FCM funding portal.
- Step 4: Quebec municipalities
- Complete the extra MAMH submission steps if applicable.
- Wait for MAMH review before GMF review.
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-applications are reviewed first to determine whether the project can move forward.
- Full applications are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- External peer review and internal review are completed before a funding recommendation.
- FCM’s Board of Directors makes the final funding decision for capital projects.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until annual funds are allocated.
- Quebec municipalities must follow the additional MAMH review process before FCM review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings Program
What is the Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings?
The Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings program provides combined loan and grant funding to upgrade municipal buildings. It supports retrofit measures that improve energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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:
Canadian municipal governments or partners
Retrofit of existing municipal buildings
What expenses are eligible under Capital project: Retrofit of existing municipal buildings?
Retrofit construction and building upgrades
Capital equipment, materials, and installation
Professional and technical consulting services
Energy modeling and feasibility study costs
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 across Canada.