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Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative
Funding for community building retrofit planning
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $65,000 for a single building or up to $200,000 for a portfolio of buildings. It supports feasibility studies and retrofit projects for community buildings to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 19, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
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
- Feasibility studies for Green Buildings Pathways.
- Community building retrofit planning.
- Capital retrofit projects that reduce GHG emissions.
- Multi-phase retrofit pathways for single buildings or portfolios.
Documents Needed
- Completed pre-application form
- Completed application form
- Project workbook
- Supporting documents requested by GMF
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Municipal partners such as not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal corporations
- Indigenous communities
- Regional, provincial, or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
Who is not eligible
- LC3 namesake city centres: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax Regional Municipality
Eligible expenses
- Consulting fees for application preparation.
- Professional and technical services.
- Staff time directly linked to the project.
- Supplies, materials, and equipment rental.
- Travel, printing, communications, and required permits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is received, except application preparation consulting costs.
- General overhead and ordinary business expenses.
- Hospitality, promotional items, and entertainment.
- Costs for unrelated business activities or donated in-kind goods and services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipalities require MAMH review before GMF contact
Selection criteria
- Environmental impact
- Implementation capacity
- Transformative potential
- Innovation and replication potential
- Stakeholder engagement and planning
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a client profile in the FCM Funding Portal
- Register your organization in the online portal.
- Prepare basic applicant information.
- Step 2: Submit the pre-application
- Complete the pre-application form.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: GMF eligibility review
- GMF reviews the pre-application for eligibility.
- Applicants are informed if they can proceed.
- Step 4: Submit the full application
- Complete the full application form and workbook.
- Upload all required documents through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- GMF reviews the pre-application to determine eligibility.
- Eligible applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Submitted applications are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Applications are then reviewed by external peer reviewers and internally.
- FCM’s Board of Directors makes the funding decision.
Additional information
- Applicants can combine this funding with other public programs.
- For Quebec municipal applicants, the pre-application must go through MAMH first.
- One project per municipality applies for some funding streams.
- Applicants may receive support from FCM advisors and webinars.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative Program
What is the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative?
This program provides up to $65,000 for a single building or up to $200,000 for a portfolio of buildings. It supports feasibility studies and retrofit projects for community buildings to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative program?
To be eligible for the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative program, you must:
Municipal or not-for-profit ownership
Community building project
GHG reduction focus
What expenses are eligible under Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative?
Feasibility studies for Green Buildings Pathways.
Community building retrofit planning.
Capital retrofit projects that reduce GHG emissions.
Multi-phase retrofit pathways for single buildings or portfolios.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative available?
The Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative is a Other Support