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Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program
Support for greener community building projects
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Deadline
October 16, 2024
Opened August 1, 2024
Location
Canada
Who can apply
A municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute
See full eligibility
Overview
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program offers up to $1.5 billion in federal funding, plus a $500 million top-up, for eligible public, nonprofit, charity and Indigenous recipients across Canada to improve community buildings in higher-needs communities. It supports retrofits, repairs, upgrades and new construction for publicly accessible, non-commercial buildings.
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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
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 publicly-accessible community buildings
- Construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings
Documents Needed
- RETScreen file (.retx)
- Attestation letter indicating that the building is designed to meet the ZCB-Design Standard V4
- Proof of registration with CAGBC's ZCB-Design Standard V3 prior to the September 30, 2024 deadline, where applicable
- KML file as part of the completed Environmental Assessment and Indigenous Consultation questionnaires
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute
- A provincial or territorial government
- A public sector body established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation, or wholly-owned by a province, territory, municipal or regional government
- Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations and registered charities
- Indigenous recipients, including Indigenous Governing Bodies, federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations whose primary mandate is to serve Indigenous peoples, and not-for-profit Indigenous development corporations
Who is not eligible
- Commercial and for-profit organizations
- Individuals and private citizens
- Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land, lease of building, staff salaries, maintenance and operations
- Outdoor facilities such as sports fields, outdoor arenas, tennis courts and outdoor lighting
How to apply
- Submit applications through the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada online and accessible application portal.
- If you are unable to apply through the portal, contact the GICB program team at gicbp-pbcvi@infc.gc.ca.
- Submit a separate application for each project you want considered for funding.
- If you submit multiple applications, provide ranking information for the priority of each project.
Processing and Agreement
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will communicate the results in writing as they become available.
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?
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program offers up to $1.5 billion in federal funding, plus a $500 million top-up, for eligible public, nonprofit, charity and Indigenous recipients across Canada to improve community buildings in higher-needs communities. It supports retrofits, repairs, upgrades and new construction for publicly accessible, non-commercial buildings.
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:
The applicant must have the required authority over the building, asset or land
The project must be for a publicly accessible, non-commercial community building
The building must be in an area with underserved populations experiencing higher needs
What expenses are eligible under Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program?
Retrofits, repairs and upgrades to existing publicly-accessible community buildings
Construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings
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.