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Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Funding for greener community buildings
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 16, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports community building retrofits and new builds for underserved communities across Canada. Up to $25 million in contribution funding is available for energy efficiency, accessibility, climate resilience, and low-carbon construction projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 1, 2024
- Closing date : October 16, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofits, repairs, and upgrades to existing community buildings
- Construction of new community buildings
- Projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Projects that improve accessibility, safety, and climate resilience
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Proof of ownership or written authority to undertake the project
- RETScreen Expert file for retrofit projects
- Attestation letter for new build net-zero requirements
- Environmental assessment and consultation information, if required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal and regional governments
- Provincial and territorial governments
- Public sector bodies
- Not-for-profit organizations and registered charities
- Indigenous governing bodies and Indigenous not-for-profit entities
Who is not eligible
- Commercial and for-profit organizations
- Individuals and private citizens
- Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Construction, renovation, expansion, and improvement costs for community buildings
- Professional, technical, consulting, and contractor fees
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, and follow-up costs
- Indigenous consultation and engagement costs
- Approved signage, public announcement, and certain incremental recipient costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred outside the eligible project period
- Land or building purchase or lease costs
- Operations, maintenance, and marketing costs
- Lobbying and related political activity costs
- Electricity and fuel production, transmission, and distribution activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada
- Canadian territories
Selection criteria
- Benefit to communities with higher needs
- Accessibility improvements
- Greenhouse gas reductions
- Energy savings
- Climate resilience and delivery risk
How to apply
1
Check Eligibility
- Ensure that your organization and project are eligible under the GICB criteria.
- Determine the size of your project to identify the correct application stream (small/medium or large/new builds).
2
Prepare your Application
- Gather all necessary project information, including details of the building, retrofit or new construction specifics, and energy profiles.
- Use the RETScreen® Expert software if applicable, particularly for retrofits, to calculate energy efficiency and GHG reductions.
- Prepare documentation that supports the project’s eligibility, such as proof of authority over the building.
- Plan and document the project’s budget and funding requirements, considering federal contribution limits.
- Prepare required attestations and endorsements.
3
Submit the Application
- Log into the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities’ online application portal.
- Fill in all required application sections and upload all necessary documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline (October 16, 2024, at 15:00 Eastern Time).
4
Confirmation of Submission
- Receive an acknowledgement or confirmation from the application portal.
- Track the status of your application through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online portal.
- Projects are assessed against eligibility and merit criteria.
- Applicants are notified of approval or refusal in writing.
- If approved, next steps are provided for a funding agreement.
- Funding remains subject to required conditions being met.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed.
- Applications were submitted through an online portal.
- Projects may be subject to environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation requirements.
- Funding is provided through contribution agreements only.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program Program
What is the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program?
Supports community building retrofits and new builds for underserved communities across Canada. Up to $25 million in contribution funding is available for energy efficiency, accessibility, climate resilience, and low-carbon construction projects.
How much funding can be received?
Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 16, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program program?
To be eligible for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program program, you must:
Authority over the asset
Serves high-needs communities
Public, non-commercial building
What expenses are eligible under Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program?
Retrofits, repairs, and upgrades to existing community buildings
Construction of new community buildings
Projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Projects that improve accessibility, safety, and climate resilience
Who can I contact for more information about the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at gicbp-pbcvi@infc.gc.ca.
Where is the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program available?
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program program is available across Canada.