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Grants to municipalities
Funding for municipal environmental projects
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The program provides funding to municipalities for environmental projects. It supports plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects, and asset management initiatives, with a maximum loan-related grant of up to 15% for most recipients.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Planning projects based on existing municipal sustainability plans or strategies.
- Feasibility studies assessing environmental, social, and economic impacts.
- Pilot projects testing small-scale versions under real conditions.
- Capital projects implemented at full scale after a pilot phase.
- Asset management initiatives to improve infrastructure decision-making.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Municipal corporations
- Non-profit organizations
- Private sector partners
- Indigenous communities
Frequently Asked Questions about the Grants to municipalities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grants to municipalities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Grants to municipalities?
The program provides funding to municipalities for environmental projects. It supports plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects, and asset management initiatives, with a maximum loan-related grant of up to 15% for most recipients.
How much funding can be received?
Grants to municipalities Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Grants to municipalities program?
To be eligible for the Grants to municipalities program, you must:
Environmental project required
Must match a supported program type
Open to municipal and partner organizations
What expenses are eligible under Grants to municipalities?
Planning projects based on existing municipal sustainability plans or strategies.
Feasibility studies assessing environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Pilot projects testing small-scale versions under real conditions.
Capital projects implemented at full scale after a pilot phase.
Asset management initiatives to improve infrastructure decision-making.
Who can I contact for more information about the Grants to municipalities?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
Where is the Grants to municipalities available?
The Grants to municipalities program is available across Canada.
Is the Grants to municipalities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Grants to municipalities is a Grant and Funding