Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program Funds up to 1400000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program?

Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Q: Who is eligible for the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program program?

To be eligible for the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program program, you must: • For-profit or not-for-profit organizations incorporated or registered in Canada • Includes industry associations, research associations, and standards associations • Indigenous organizations and groups

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program?

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

Q: Where is the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program available?

The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program program.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

Supports innovative wood construction for emissions reduction targets

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,400,000

Timeline

Closing date : June 30, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Construction
Manufacturing
Public administration

Funds Providers

Natural Resources Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) program offers non-repayable contributions of up to $1.4 million to support innovative wood-based building technologies that advance Canada's emissions reduction goals. Eligible activities include the demonstration of tall or low-rise wood structures, timber bridges, prefabricated and modular buildings, retrofits, and the use of advanced bio-based building products.

Financing terms and conditions

Non-repayable contributions of up to $1.4 million per project for eligible costs.

Activities funded

Demonstration of innovative wood-based construction technologies in new and existing buildings.
Development and implementation of schematic designs using advanced wood construction systems.
Adoption and commercialization of mass timber and other wood-based building products in tall and low-rise buildings as well as timber bridges.
Projects focused on prefabrication, including modular buildings, retrofits, and designs prioritizing disassembly and adaptability.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,350,000

Implementation of modular timber townhouses for urban infill project

$ 1,394,000

Demonstration of mass timber midrise affordable housing units

$ 900,000

Design and construction of adaptive mass timber daycare facility

$ 1,385,000

Construction of a modular wood-based student residence building

$ 1,149,000

Pilot retrofit of a community centre with advanced timber products

$ 1,349,000

Demonstration of a pedestrian bridge with mass timber components

Eligibility

The applicant must be a legal entity incorporated or registered in Canada.
Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, such as companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards associations.
Indigenous organizations and groups are eligible.
Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments or agencies are eligible where applicable.
The project must support innovative wood-based building technologies that contribute to emissions reduction, affordable housing, or infrastructure needs.

Who is eligible?

For-profit organizations, such as companies involved in construction or building technologies
Not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations and research associations
Standards associations operating in Canada
Indigenous organizations and groups
Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies

Eligible geographic areas

Organizations incorporated or registered in Canada.
Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and agencies within Canada.
Indigenous organizations and groups in Canada.

Selection criteria

Assessment against the specified Rated Program Criteria as detailed in the GCWood Applicant Guidebook.
Funding requested per year and GCWood budget availability.
Distribution of funding to projects across Canada.
Distribution of funding to projects that align with eligible project categories.

How to apply

Prepare your application documents

Review the GCWood Applicant Guidebook for eligibility and detailed requirements
Gather information about your organization and project scope
Prepare responses offline using the EOI template

Submit Expression of Interest online

Log in to the NRCan Online Submission Portal with a GCKey
Start a new Expression of Interest (EOI) for the applicable stream
Copy prepared responses into the online form
Save your progress frequently during submission
Submit the EOI before the current application window deadline

Await EOI review and FPP invitation

Wait for GCWood staff to review your Expression of Interest
If selected, receive a link and editable form to submit a Full Project Proposal (FPP)
Prepare required supporting documentation (e.g., business financials, project plans)

Submit Full Project Proposal

Complete and submit the Full Project Proposal (FPP) through the provided link
Ensure all additional information and documentation are attached
Applications will be assessed against program criteria as outlined in the guidebook

Await funding decision

Wait for the GCWood program to assess your Full Project Proposal
Funding decisions are made based on evaluations and available budget
Receive notification of funding decision

Additional information

The program is currently heavily oversubscribed, which may result in delays in the application review process and decision notifications.
The GCWood program has produced resources such as the 2021 State of Mass Timber in Canada report and an interactive map, which applicants are encouraged to review to understand sector trends.
Webinar recordings about the application and evaluation process are available to support interested applicants.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program. 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 Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program?

Demonstration of innovative wood-based construction technologies in new and existing buildings. Development and implementation of schematic designs using advanced wood construction systems. Adoption and commercialization of mass timber and other wood-based building products in tall and low-rise buildings as well as timber bridges. Projects focused on prefabrication, including modular buildings, retrofits, and designs prioritizing disassembly and adaptability.