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Latest source updateLast Update: July 10, 2026Latest change: HCi3 updated its intake guidance to ongoing intake on the program listing and replaced email-based application instructions with an online expression of interest form and Apply for Funding link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Latest change: HCi3 updated its intake guidance to ongoing intake on the program listing and replaced email-based application instructions with an online expression of interest form and Apply for Funding link.
HCi3 grant intake and application path updated
The HCi3 Grant Program listing now shows ongoing intake instead of the prior stream-specific deadline guidance, while the broader HCi3 site now highlights the 2026 grant applications notice with the fall intake and the October 5, 2026 expression-of-interest deadline. The application instructions also changed from emailing grants@hci3.ca for the form to using an online expression of interest form and a new Apply for Funding link at https://www.hci3.ca/grantapplication; the visible deadline text on the main grant page now shows Ongoing intake, and the older spring intake full-application date of April 24, 2026 remains visible in the supporting program content.
Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $75,000 to support community-driven climate projects in the Halifax/Kjipuktuk region. Eligible activities include low-carbon housing, community-based renewable energy, shared and electric transportation, and other projects with strong greenhouse gas reduction potential.
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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 : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Low-carbon housing projects, including building retrofits, net-zero new construction, and workforce or capacity development.
- Community-based renewable energy projects with social equity and inclusive engagement.
- Shared and electric transportation projects, such as e-bikes or car sharing.
- Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions outside the main priority areas if they show strong emissions reduction potential.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and companies.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Individual schools or classrooms.
- Provincially owned entities, including crown corporations.
- Political parties.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Redistribution of funding as grants or rebates to other organizations.
- Start-up, restructuring, or general administrative costs beyond reasonable overhead for direct project delivery.
- Single installations or standalone projects without a broader scaling strategy.
- Ongoing operating costs for EV charging, transit, or shared mobility services unless part of a new pilot project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives and focus areas.
- Carbon reduction potential over the long term.
- Scale or replicability potential.
- Community benefits, including equity and Reconciliation.
- Partnerships and community support.
How to apply
- Review the program guidelines and eligibility.
- Complete the expression of interest form.
- Submit the expression of interest form for initial review.
- If your expression of interest is approved, HCi3 invites you to submit a full application.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for alignment with the program.
- Some applicants may be contacted for additional information.
- EOIs that are approved lead to an invitation to submit a full application or proposal.
- A review committee assesses the application before a funding decision is made.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the HCi3 Grant Program Program
What is the HCi3 Grant Program?
Provides up to $75,000 to support community-driven climate projects in the Halifax/Kjipuktuk region. Eligible activities include low-carbon housing, community-based renewable energy, shared and electric transportation, and other projects with strong greenhouse gas reduction potential.
How much funding can be received?
HCi3 Grant Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the HCi3 Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the HCi3 Grant Program program, you must:
Organizations and companies based in or actively engaged in Nova Scotia
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax Regional Municipality
Projects that secure matching funds, demonstrate scalability, and deliver multiple community benefits
What expenses are eligible under HCi3 Grant Program?
Low-carbon housing projects, including building retrofits, net-zero new construction, and workforce or capacity development.
Community-based renewable energy projects with social equity and inclusive engagement.
Shared and electric transportation projects, such as e-bikes or car sharing.
Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions outside the main priority areas if they show strong emissions reduction potential.
Who can I contact for more information about the HCi3 Grant Program?
You can contact HCi3 Fund by email at info@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