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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.
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.
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
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 $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