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Grants to municipalities
Funding for municipal environmental projects
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
Up to 15% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides financing to municipalities for environmental projects. It supports plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects, and asset management initiatives, with loans and grants available under the Green Municipal Fund.
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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 based on existing municipal sustainability plans or strategies.
- Feasibility studies and impact assessments.
- Pilot projects tested in real-world conditions.
- Full-scale capital projects.
- Asset management improvement initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Municipal corporations
- Non-municipal partner organizations
Additional information
- The program is part of the Green Municipal Fund.
- It supports municipal environmental projects.
- Some beneficiaries may receive an additional subsidy of up to 15% of the loan amount.
- Partners of municipalities may also apply for competitive long-term financing.
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?
This program provides financing to municipalities for environmental projects. It supports plans, studies, pilot projects, capital projects, and asset management initiatives, with loans and grants available under the Green Municipal Fund.
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:
Municipal or municipal-related applicants.
Environmental project required.
Fits a program funding category.
What expenses are eligible under Grants to municipalities?
Planning based on existing municipal sustainability plans or strategies.
Feasibility studies and impact assessments.
Pilot projects tested in real-world conditions.
Full-scale capital projects.
Asset management improvement initiatives.
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