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Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)
Funding for municipal energy planning in Ontario
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- Funding available
- $ 90,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides matching funding to help Ontario municipalities develop or update municipal energy plans. It supports energy efficiency, emissions reduction, renewable energy planning, and related data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $90,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario municipalities.
- Upper-tier municipalities.
- Lower-tier municipalities with upper-tier support.
Who is not eligible
- Indigenous communities should use the related Indigenous Community Energy Plan Program instead.
Eligible expenses
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Baseline energy data collection and analysis.
- Energy maps and related planning materials.
- Updating utility or structure data.
- Creating new or additional implementation plans or maps.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Implementation of existing plans.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Activities funded
- Creating a new municipal energy plan.
- Updating an existing municipal energy plan.
- Preparing energy data, maps, and planning materials.
- Engaging stakeholders for energy planning.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the online application.
- Obtain a support letter from the upper-tier municipality if required.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Submit the application through Transfer Payment Ontario.
- Step 3: Await review and decision
- The program reviews applications submitted during the year.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Letter of support from the upper-tier municipality, if applicable
Selection criteria
- For Stream 2, the project must clearly relate to and enhance the existing energy plan.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- If approved, the applicant enters into a transfer payment agreement with the province.
Additional information
- The program has two funding streams: one for new plans and one for updating existing plans.
- Approved applicants must sign a transfer payment agreement with the province.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
Contacts
Official sources
Official page
Municipal Energy Plan Program
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) Program
What is the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)?
This program provides matching funding to help Ontario municipalities develop or update municipal energy plans. It supports energy efficiency, emissions reduction, renewable energy planning, and related data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $90,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) program, you must:
Ontario municipality.
Upper-tier or lower-tier municipality.
Project for a new or updated energy plan.
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)?
Stakeholder engagement.
Baseline energy data collection and analysis.
Energy maps and related planning materials.
Updating utility or structure data.
Creating new or additional implementation plans or maps.
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP)?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at MEP@ontario.ca.
Where is the Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) available?
The Municipal Energy Plan Program (MEP) program is available the province of Ontario.