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Certified Green Building Loan
Financing for certified green buildings
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- Funding available
- $ 350,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
BDC’s Certified Green Building Loan supports businesses buying, building, or renovating green buildings. It can cover up to 100% of project costs and may include interest-only payments for up to 36 months.
At a glance
Funding available
- Minimum funding
- $350,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Improve business energy efficiency
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses based in Canada.
- Applicants for a business loan must have Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and be of the age of majority in the province or territory where they live.
Who is not eligible
- Companies without sufficient revenue history
- Companies without a good credit history
- Companies whose project is not related to a green certification
Eligible expenses
- Land and building purchases.
- New building construction.
- Renovation of existing buildings.
- Moving costs and down payments.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction or operation of private schools, retirement homes, or residential development projects.
Activities funded
- Buying a certified green building or one to be certified.
- Building a new certified green building.
- Renovating an existing building to obtain certification.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a loan request online
- Share your project details and business information.
- Step 2: Speak with a representative
- Discuss your project in detail.
- Provide the documents needed for analysis.
- Step 3: Receive a tailored solution
- If approved, BDC sends a loan offer based on your needs and capacity.
Documents Needed
- Company information
- Real estate project details
- Documents requested for the analysis
Selection criteria
- Fit with the loan’s green building purpose.
- Business financial needs and capacity.
- Project and business information reviewed by BDC.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit a loan request online.
- A BDC representative will contact you to discuss the project and required documents.
- If approved, you receive a tailored loan offer.
Additional information
- An interest rate reduction is available, subject to conditions.
- A free session is offered with a consultant specializing in green certifications.
- The discount is applied when the green certification is issued.
- For already certified buildings, the certification must have been issued within the last 24 months.
Contacts
Official sources
Application form
Business loan request
Frequently Asked Questions about the Certified Green Building Loan Program
What is the Certified Green Building Loan?
BDC’s Certified Green Building Loan supports businesses buying, building, or renovating green buildings. It can cover up to 100% of project costs and may include interest-only payments for up to 36 months.
How much funding can be received?
Certified Green Building Loan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Certified Green Building Loan program?
To be eligible for the Certified Green Building Loan program, you must:
Based in Canada.
24+ months of revenue.
Good credit history.
What expenses are eligible under Certified Green Building Loan?
Land and building purchases.
New building construction.
Renovation of existing buildings.
Moving costs and down payments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Certified Green Building Loan?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the Certified Green Building Loan available?
The Certified Green Building Loan program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.