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Non-profit housing retrofit grants
Funding for nonprofit housing retrofit projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 99,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports non-profit housing providers and housing co-operatives in planning and carrying out retrofit projects that improve climate resilience and move buildings toward net-zero. Funding is available for planning, capital costs, and implementation support, with maximum support of up to $180,000 for larger portfolios in certain cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
- Retrofit projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move buildings toward net-zero.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit housing societies
- Non-profit housing co-operatives
Eligible expenses
- Planning costs for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
- Capital costs for retrofit projects.
- Implementation support linked to retrofit projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Completed applications are reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are contacted within three weeks.
- Additional information or a meeting may be requested.
Additional information
- Applicants may apply for both grant types.
- Applications are accepted from March to November each year.
- Applications are reviewed within three weeks after submission of a completed application.
- Additional information or a meeting may be requested during review.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Non-profit housing retrofit grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Non-profit housing retrofit grants. 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 Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
This program supports non-profit housing providers and housing co-operatives in planning and carrying out retrofit projects that improve climate resilience and move buildings toward net-zero. Funding is available for planning, capital costs, and implementation support, with maximum support of up to $180,000 for larger portfolios in certain cases.
How much funding can be received?
Non-profit housing retrofit grants Funds up to $99,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Non-profit housing retrofit grants program?
To be eligible for the Non-profit housing retrofit grants program, you must:
Non-profit housing society or co-operative
Active Vancity member in good standing
Project supports retrofit or planning work
What expenses are eligible under Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
Planning for deep energy and carbon retrofit projects.
Retrofit projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move buildings toward net-zero.
Who can I contact for more information about the Non-profit housing retrofit grants?
You can contact Vancity Community Foundation.
Where is the Non-profit housing retrofit grants available?
The Non-profit housing retrofit grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Non-profit housing retrofit grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Non-profit housing retrofit grants is a Grant and Funding