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HCi3 Grant Program - Nova Scotia - Canada
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HCi3 Grant Program

Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
HCi3 Fund
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 14, 2022
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $50,000 to support innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Eligible activities include deep energy retrofit models, electric mobility and EV-ready planning, community renewable energy, solar-plus-storage or microgrids, and community-led climate action initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : April 14, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
  • Nova Scotia
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Scaling deep energy retrofits using new retrofit models (e.g., modular or prefabricated technologies)
  • Deploying shared electric mobility and/or shared charging in underserved communities or organizations
  • Developing electric vehicle ready plans for comprehensive charging installations in multi-unit residential buildings and/or homes without driveway or garage access
  • Building community-led renewable energy solutions (e.g., shared solar), ensuring benefits for marginalized and under-served communities
  • Integrating solar systems, storage, and micro-grids to deliver shared benefits such as peak demand shaving and increased building resiliency

Eligibility

Eligible geographic areas

  • Halifax Regional Municipality

Additional information

  • Larger awards may be considered for projects that strongly meet the evaluation criteria and show high potential for scale-up or replication.
  • The program aims to support a broad range of climate solutions with shared benefits for local communities.

Contacts

grants@hci3.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the HCi3 Grant Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the HCi3 Grant 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 HCi3 Grant Program?

Provides up to $50,000 to support innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Eligible activities include deep energy retrofit models, electric mobility and EV-ready planning, community renewable energy, solar-plus-storage or microgrids, and community-led climate action initiatives.

How much funding can be received?

HCi3 Grant Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the HCi3 Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the HCi3 Grant Program program, you must: GHG-reduction project in Halifax Regional Municipality Addresses at least one stated challenge area

What expenses are eligible under HCi3 Grant Program?

Scaling deep energy retrofits using new retrofit models (e.g., modular or prefabricated technologies) Deploying shared electric mobility and/or shared charging in underserved communities or organizations Developing electric vehicle ready plans for comprehensive charging installations in multi-unit residential buildings and/or homes without driveway or garage access Building community-led renewable energy solutions (e.g., shared solar), ensuring benefits for marginalized and under-served communities Integrating solar systems, storage, and micro-grids to deliver shared benefits such as peak demand shaving and increased building resiliency

Who can I contact for more information about the HCi3 Grant Program?

You can contact HCi3 Fund by email at grants@hci3.ca.

Where is the HCi3 Grant Program available?

The HCi3 Grant Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Is the HCi3 Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

HCi3 Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

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