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Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway
Feasibility studies for municipal building retrofits
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 200,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
This program supports feasibility studies for retrofit pathways in municipal buildings. It offers up to 50% of eligible costs, with higher support available for certain applicants, to help identify staged measures that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over time.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $200,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 80%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Environment
- Target groups
- Indigenous peoples, Rural / Remote communities, Nonprofits / charities
- Scope
- Local, Regional, Provincial
Archived
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Municipal partners, including private-sector entities, municipally owned corporations, and municipal service organizations
- NGOs, not-for-profits, and research institutes or universities
- Indigenous communities meeting the partnership or shared-service requirement
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for retrofitting existing municipal buildings.
- Studies that identify staged retrofit measures and a long-term retrofit pathway.
- Projects focused on one municipal building or a portfolio of municipal buildings.
Documents Needed
- Funding application guide
- Project workbook and application materials
- Evidence of municipal support
- Evidence of funding or partnership support, if applicable
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round.
- The offer may close once all funding is allocated.
- Funding available per project may vary by fiscal year.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway Program
What is the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway?
This program supports feasibility studies for retrofit pathways in municipal buildings. It offers up to 50% of eligible costs, with higher support available for certain applicants, to help identify staged measures that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over time.
How much funding can be received?
Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway program?
To be eligible for the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway program, you must:
Eligible municipal or partner applicant
Feasibility study for existing municipal buildings
Pathway to energy and GHG reductions
Who can I contact for more information about the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF).
Where is the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway available?
The Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway program is available across Canada.
Is the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway?
Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway is funded by Green Municipal Fund (GMF)