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Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for organic waste-to-energy projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides up to $100,000 for business cases, up to $200,000 for feasibility studies, and up to $10 million in loans for capital projects. It supports organic waste-to-energy initiatives that reduce emissions, improve waste management, and generate energy.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
- Business cases for organic waste-to-energy projects
- Feasibility studies for organic waste-to-energy projects
- Combined business case and feasibility studies
- Capital projects for organic waste-to-energy systems
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project workbook
- Letters from confirmed funding sources
- Evidence of municipal support
- Project team organizational chart and resumés
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Municipally owned corporations
- Non-municipal applicants in partnership with a municipality
- Eligible Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- Non-municipal organizations without a municipal partner
- Consultants acting as the applicant or submitting on behalf of the applicant
- Applications not submitted by an authorized lead applicant representative
Eligible expenses
- Project planning and development costs
- Technical and engineering studies
- Project delivery and implementation costs
- Required reporting and monitoring costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before full application submission, except eligible application-writing and assessment costs within the allowed timeframe.
- Brownfield remediation costs when remediation was already completed or contamination is discovered during the project.
- Capital project costs outside the approved scope of work.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipalities require MAMH approval for pre-applications
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-application is reviewed for eligibility by GMF staff.
- Eligible applications move to full application stage.
- Full applications are checked for accuracy and completeness.
- Projects are then reviewed by peer reviewers or GMF staff, followed by internal analysis.
- Final funding decisions are made by FCM’s Board of Directors.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until annual funds are allocated.
- GMF staff aim to respond to pre-applications within 15 business days.
- Funding decisions take about 3 to 5 months for studies and 4 to 6 months for capital projects.
- Quebec municipalities must have pre-applications approved by MAMH.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Organic Waste-to-Energy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Organic Waste-to-Energy. 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 Organic Waste-to-Energy?
This program provides up to $100,000 for business cases, up to $200,000 for feasibility studies, and up to $10 million in loans for capital projects. It supports organic waste-to-energy initiatives that reduce emissions, improve waste management, and generate energy.
How much funding can be received?
Organic Waste-to-Energy Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Organic Waste-to-Energy program?
To be eligible for the Organic Waste-to-Energy program, you must:
Must meet GMF project eligibility
Pre-application approval required
Non-municipal applicants need municipal partnership
What expenses are eligible under Organic Waste-to-Energy?
Business cases for organic waste-to-energy projects
Feasibility studies for organic waste-to-energy projects
Combined business case and feasibility studies
Capital projects for organic waste-to-energy systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Organic Waste-to-Energy?
You can contact Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Organic Waste-to-Energy available?
The Organic Waste-to-Energy program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Organic Waste-to-Energy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Organic Waste-to-Energy is a Grant and Funding