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Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects
Supports innovative projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Montreal
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2025
- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Greater Montreal Climate Fund’s 2025-2026 Call for Projects offers up to $50,000 per project to support innovative, scalable initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Montreal area. Eligible activities include pilot projects, original or adapted climate solutions, and projects that directly contribute to GHG reduction while fostering socio-economic benefits for communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 19, 2025
- Closing date : October 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Initiatives that accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the Greater Montreal area.
- Pilot or experimental projects that test new solutions for decarbonization with the potential for replication and scaling up.
- Innovative approaches or adaptations of existing climate solutions that can be implemented in other communities.
- Projects that integrate social, organizational, or financial innovation to enhance the region’s response to climate change.
- Collaborative projects with demonstrated support from multiple partners, aiming for measurable and long-lasting climate impact.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Universities, colleges, and educational institutions
- Municipal organizations
- State-owned corporations
- Registered charities
Who is not eligible
- Political parties
- Private for-profit organizations
- Financial institutions
- Organizations intending to use funds for partisan activities or political lobbying (federal or provincial)
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including studies, engineering, and specialized consulting services directly related to the project.
- Costs for purchasing goods and equipment necessary for the implementation of planned project activities.
- Labor costs directly related to the project.
- Training costs specifically for the operationalization of the project.
- Communication and awareness-raising expenses directly linked to the project.
- Travel expenses necessary for the implementation of project activities (subject to standard policies).
- Administrative costs related to the project, up to 15% of the granted amount.
Eligible geographic areas
- One or more of the 82 municipalities of the Montreal Metropolitan Community (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, CMM).
- The territory of Kanesatake.
- The territory of Kahnawake.
Additional information
- Projects must produce a report, at least part of which may be made public, within one month after the project's end date.
- Organizations may submit multiple project applications.
- A virtual information session will be held on September 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for interested applicants.
- The online application form can be saved and edited before final submission; however, applications cannot be modified after submission.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects. 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 Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects?
The Greater Montreal Climate Fund’s 2025-2026 Call for Projects offers up to $50,000 per project to support innovative, scalable initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Montreal area. Eligible activities include pilot projects, original or adapted climate solutions, and projects that directly contribute to GHG reduction while fostering socio-economic benefits for communities.
How much funding can be received?
Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 30, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects program?
To be eligible for the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects program, you must:
Must be a nonprofit, educational institution, municipal organization, state-owned corporation, or registered charity.
Private for-profit organizations and political parties are not eligible.
Organizations using funds for partisan activities or lobbying are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects?
Initiatives that accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the Greater Montreal area.
Pilot or experimental projects that test new solutions for decarbonization with the potential for replication and scaling up.
Innovative approaches or adaptations of existing climate solutions that can be implemented in other communities.
Projects that integrate social, organizational, or financial innovation to enhance the region’s response to climate change.
Collaborative projects with demonstrated support from multiple partners, aiming for measurable and long-lasting climate impact.
Who can I contact for more information about the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects?
You can contact Greater Montreal Climate Fund (FCGM) by email at subventions@fondsclimat.com.
Where is the Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects available?
The Greater Montreal Climate Fund — 2025-2026 Call for projects program is available Montréal, Quebec.