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Last Update: May 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : April 14, 2022
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 : 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
- 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
- Nova Scotia.
- Halifax Regional Municipality.
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
Step 1: Review program guidance
- Review the program guidelines and eligibility.
- Email grants@hci3.ca to receive an expression of interest form.
- Submit the expression of interest form for initial review.
- If selected, submit a full application when invited by HCi3.
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 $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
Based in or active in Nova Scotia
Shows scalability and 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 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