Green Stream

• Completed application form
• Project proposal and description
• Detailed budget and cost estimates
• Evidence of infrastructure ownership
• Population data documentation

• Municipalities with population of 100,000 or less based on 2016 Census data.
• Indigenous communities defined as Band Councils under the Indian Act with population of 100,000 or less.
• Local Services Boards, Conservation Authorities and not-for-profit organizations owning water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure serving populations under 100,000.
• Projects must focus on water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure improvements.

Who is eligible?

• Municipalities in Ontario with population under 100,000.
• Indigenous communities (Band Councils) in Ontario.
• Local Services Boards in Ontario.
• Conservation Authorities in Ontario.
• Not-for-profit organizations owning water/wastewater infrastructure.

Who is not eligible

• Municipalities with population over 100,000.
• For-profit private companies.
• Organizations outside Ontario.
• Entities without ownership of eligible infrastructure.

Eligible expenses

• Water infrastructure construction and upgrades.
• Wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Stormwater infrastructure development.
• Equipment and materials for infrastructure projects.
• Project-related consulting and technical services.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Projects serving populations over 100,000.
• Infrastructure not related to water, wastewater or stormwater.
• Projects in provinces other than Ontario.

Eligible geographic areas

• Ontario

• Project alignment with program objectives (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions).
• Need for infrastructure investment in target community.
• Project feasibility and readiness.
• Population size eligibility (under 100,000).

• Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
  • Access the program guidelines on the funder website.
  • Verify eligibility requirements for your organization type.
• Step 2: Contact Ministry (for certain organizations)
  • Conservation Authorities and not-for-profit organizations must contact ICIPGreen@ontario.ca.
  • Discuss project eligibility with ministry staff before applying.
• Step 3: Prepare Application
  • Complete the application form with project details.
  • Include project description, budget and supporting documentation.
  • Provide evidence of infrastructure ownership and population data.
• Step 4: Submit Application
  • Submit application before the deadline.
  • Applications are reviewed by the province.

• Provincial review of applications and nomination for federal approval.
• Notification provided if project is nominated for federal review.
• Federal government makes final funding decision.
• Applicants notified of approval or rejection after federal decision.

• Conservation Authorities and not-for-profit organizations are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Projects must be nominated for federal review before final funding decision.
• Being nominated for federal review does not guarantee funding approval.