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Living Cities Canada Fund
Funding for community-led green infrastructure
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Living Cities Canada Fund supports green infrastructure projects and policy pathways across Canada. Funding is available through multiple streams, including up to $15,000 for Demonstrate projects and up to $5,000 for microgrants focused on monitoring and maintenance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Large-scale, equity-focused, community-led green infrastructure projects.
- Strategic partnerships and policy pathway development for green infrastructure.
- Small-scale green infrastructure projects such as depave projects, mini-forests, and rain gardens.
- Monitoring and maintenance of existing green infrastructure sites.
Documents Needed
- Application resource or application form
- Supporting project information
- Organization details
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Community organizations
- Indigenous governments
- Municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to creating small-scale green infrastructure projects.
- Costs related to monitoring and maintaining existing green infrastructure.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for selection under the relevant stream.
- Successful recipients are notified after the intake period closes.
Additional information
- The fund has four streams: Transform, Mobilize, Demonstrate, and Thriving Living Cities Microgrant.
- Applicants may be community organizations, Indigenous governments, or municipalities, depending on the stream.
- Successful recipients are notified in spring 2026 for the 2026 intake.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Living Cities Canada Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Living Cities Canada Fund. 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 Living Cities Canada Fund?
Living Cities Canada Fund supports green infrastructure projects and policy pathways across Canada. Funding is available through multiple streams, including up to $15,000 for Demonstrate projects and up to $5,000 for microgrants focused on monitoring and maintenance.
How much funding can be received?
Living Cities Canada Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Living Cities Canada Fund program?
To be eligible for the Living Cities Canada Fund program, you must:
Canadian-based applicants
Community-led green infrastructure
Stream-specific organization types
What expenses are eligible under Living Cities Canada Fund?
Large-scale, equity-focused, community-led green infrastructure projects.
Strategic partnerships and policy pathway development for green infrastructure.
Small-scale green infrastructure projects such as depave projects, mini-forests, and rain gardens.
Monitoring and maintenance of existing green infrastructure sites.
Who can I contact for more information about the Living Cities Canada Fund?
You can contact Green Communities Canada (GCC).
Where is the Living Cities Canada Fund available?
The Living Cities Canada Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Living Cities Canada Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Living Cities Canada Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration