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HCi3 Grant Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: 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

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

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

Q: Where is the HCi3 Grant Program available?

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

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

HCi3 Grant Program is a Grant and Funding

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Nova Scotia, Canada

Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects

Grant and Funding

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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Increasing 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

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

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

Launch a shared EV car-share hub with smart charging access

$ 49,500

Create an EV-ready plan and pre-wire charging for apartments

Eligibility

The project must aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
The project must address at least one of the program’s stated climate challenge areas (e.g., deep energy retrofits, electric mobility, EV-ready planning, community renewables, solar + storage/microgrids, or community-led climate action).
The project must be innovative and effective in delivering greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Eligible geographic areas

Halifax Regional Municipality

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare expression of interest application

Complete the Expression of Interest Application Form.

Step 2: Submit to HCi3

Email the completed Expression of Interest Application Form to HCi3.

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

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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?

How much funding can be received?

Who is eligible for the HCi3 Grant Program program?

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