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Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide
Funding for large-scale housing retrofit demonstrations
Funding available
$ 1,000,000 - $ 10,000,000
Deadline
September 14, 2023
Opened June 13, 2023
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian-registered not-for-profit organizations, including social/affordable housing providers and housing cooperatives
See full eligibility
Overview
Le Programme pilote pour des quartiers plus verts soutient des projets de démonstration de rénovations écoénergétiques majeures groupées inspirés du modèle Energiesprong dans des logements communautaires au Canada. Les projets peuvent inclure une étude FEED, des coûts de conception, des coûts de construction et la surveillance et l’établissement de rapports sur le rendement après la construction.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energiesprong-style aggregated deep energy retrofit demonstration projects
- Front-end engineering design (FEED) studies
- Design and construction for full-scale retrofit of homes or housing units
- Post-construction performance monitoring and reporting
Documents Needed
- Sheet 2 (GHG Calculations)
- Sheet 3 (Summary)
- Completed GHG calculation template
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-registered not-for-profit organizations, including social/affordable housing providers and housing cooperatives
- Community groups
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments, and their departments and agencies, as applicable
- Indigenous communities
- Indigenous for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and enterprises that are clearly owned and controlled by Indigenous groups
Who is not eligible
- Academic institutions
- Organizations selected under the previous MDT call
- Projects involving multiple housing providers submitting a joint application to meet the 100-unit threshold
Eligible expenses
- FEED studies and design costs
- Construction costs for large-scale home or housing unit retrofits
- Post-construction performance monitoring and reporting costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land purchases
- Reimbursable federal and provincial taxes
- In-kind costs
- Overhead above 15% of eligible expenditures
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Additional points may be awarded for innovative or transformative envelope retrofits, larger project scale, higher annual energy reduction, 100% annual GHG reduction, integrated design process, and projects that meet the needs of Indigenous peoples and communities.
- Project proposals are evaluated on the project argument, team and partners, and implementation and risk.
- RNCan may apply regional balance, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and socio-economic considerations at final selection.
Processing and Agreement
- All selected applicants undergo a due diligence assessment covering project finances, technical risks, team strengths, and legal and regulatory considerations.
- RNCan may request additional information to complete the due diligence assessment.
- Applicants are informed whether they passed the due diligence assessment.
- Successful applicants are invited to work with RNCan to draft, sign, and execute a contribution agreement.
- No funding commitment or obligation exists until the contribution agreement is signed by both parties.
Additional information
- Up to six projects may be supported.
- Projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.
- Successful applicants will be publicly announced after contribution agreements are signed.
- Applicants may consent to share their proposal with other funding organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide Program
What is the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide?
Le Programme pilote pour des quartiers plus verts soutient des projets de démonstration de rénovations écoénergétiques majeures groupées inspirés du modèle Energiesprong dans des logements communautaires au Canada. Les projets peuvent inclure une étude FEED, des coûts de conception, des coûts de construction et la surveillance et l’établissement de rapports sur le rendement après la construction.
How much funding can be received?
Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 14, 2023.
Who is eligible for the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide program?
To be eligible for the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide program, you must:
Canadian legal entity
At least 100 community housing units
Energiesprong-style retrofit demonstration
What expenses are eligible under Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide?
Energiesprong-style aggregated deep energy retrofit demonstration projects
Front-end engineering design (FEED) studies
Design and construction for full-scale retrofit of homes or housing units
Post-construction performance monitoring and reporting
Who can I contact for more information about the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at gnpp-ppqv@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide available?
The Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program Demonstration Projects Call for Proposals Applicants’ Guide program is available across Canada.