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Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports feasibility studies for municipal climate adaptation projects
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Feasibility study – Adaptation in Action grant provides funding of up to $70,000 to support Canadian municipalities and eligible partners in evaluating climate adaptation projects. This program funds studies that assess the feasibility, options, and community engagement needed to advance action-ready initiatives aimed at enhancing local climate resilience.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Raise awareness and mobilize the public
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 8, 2025
- Closing date : October 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Activities funded
- Conducting feasibility studies on climate change adaptation projects aimed at improving the resilience of municipal services in the face of climatic events.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 67,800
Feasibility assessment of urban cooling centres for heat emergencies
$ 69,950
Analysis of permafrost degradation impacts on local road networks
$ 69,500
Study evaluating climate adaptation of municipal fleet storage facility
$ 68,400
Assessment of green stormwater infrastructure for schoolyard adaptation
$ 69,800
Feasibility study for flood-resistant public infrastructure upgrades
$ 66,100
Feasibility study for shade tree corridors in vulnerable neighborhoods
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Canadian municipal government, municipally owned corporation (with required Quebec government authorization for Quebec applicants), regional, provincial or territorial organization delivering municipal services, Indigenous community, not-for-profit organization, non-governmental organization, or research institute.
- If not a municipality, the applicant must have a partnership in place with a Canadian municipality.
- The project must have the primary aim of improving community adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
- The applicant must have completed a climate adaptation plan or a community-scale climate change risk assessment.
- The project must be planned to be undertaken and completed within the next two years.
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments (including towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)
- Municipally owned corporations
- Regional, provincial, or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
- Non-governmental organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Research institutes (such as universities)
- Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations or private-sector entities.
- Organizations that are not partnered with a Canadian municipality.
- Municipally owned corporations in Quebec without government authorization.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits directly related to the feasibility study.
- Consulting fees for external experts supporting project assessment.
- Costs for technical, financial, legal, and operational analyses required by the feasibility study.
- Travel and accommodation expenses necessary for project consultations or assessment activities.
- Community engagement expenses, including consultation with equity-deserving and marginalized groups.
- Materials, supplies, and resources essential for conducting the feasibility study.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canadian municipalities outside Quebec
- Municipal governments in Quebec (subject to confirmation of agreement with Quebec’s Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation)
- Rural or remote communities in Canada
- Indigenous communities in Canada
How to apply
1
Complete the Readiness check
- Complete the online Readiness check to determine initial eligibility
- Review your project's alignment with funding objectives
- Contact a GMF representative for additional guidance if needed
2
Review the application guide
- Download and review the application guide carefully
- Take note of the list of required prerequisites and supporting documents
- Ensure your project complies with the funding requirements
3
Submit pre-application form
- Register for an account on the FCM funding portal
- Log in to access and complete the pre-application form
- Submit the pre-application form (supporting documents not required at this stage)
4
Receive eligibility confirmation
- Wait for eligibility confirmation from a GMF representative
- You will receive feedback within five business days after submitting the pre-application
- Proceed only if eligibility is confirmed
5
Complete full application
- Access the full application form and project workbook through the FCM portal
- Prepare and gather all required supporting documents as listed in the application guide
- Fill out the application and project workbook diligently
6
Submit full application
- Submit the completed application, project workbook, and all required documents via the funding portal
- Contact your GMF project officer for any final questions or clarifications
7
Application review and decision
- A GMF project officer will review your file for completeness and accuracy
- Feasibility study applications undergo internal review by GMF staff
- Await recommendations from GMF Council and FCM Board of Directors
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to contact GMF early in the application period to receive their pre-application form and validate proposal eligibility.
- A GMF project officer will be assigned to each application upon full submission to assist throughout the process.
- Feasibility study applications are assessed internally by GMF staff, while implementation projects undergo an external peer review.
- Supporting tools, guides, and webinars are available to help municipalities enhance their climate adaptation and resilience strategies.
Contacts
gmfinfo@fcm.ca
1-877-417-0550
