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Study: New construction of municipal buildings
Support for feasibility studies for energy-efficient municipal new buildings
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $200,000 to support a feasibility study for a new high-efficiency municipal building. Funding supports studies that assess approaches to implement energy-efficient new construction, including energy targets and embodied carbon analysis requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies to assess approaches for new construction of an energy-efficient municipal building.
- Feasibility studies that evaluate best-practice energy performance (EUI and TEDI) and fossil fuel limitations.
- Feasibility studies that include an embodied carbon assessment and demonstrate an embodied carbon reduction versus a baseline.
- Feasibility studies that assess indoor potable water reduction (more than 20% versus a baseline).
- Feasibility studies that include an equity assessment and, where applicable, a climate risk assessment (required for new infrastructure valued over $2 million; optional otherwise).
Documents Needed
- Project workbook
- Evidence of municipal support (e.g., council resolution)
- Letters from confirmed sources of funding (if applicable)
- Project team organizational chart and resumés
- Completed application form (pre-application and full application)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, local boards)
- Municipal partners (including private sector entities, municipally-owned corporations, NGOs, not-for-profits, research institutes/universities, and regional/provincial/territorial organizations delivering municipal services)
- Indigenous communities (as lead applicants when partnering with a Canadian municipal government or through a qualifying shared service agreement)
Who is not eligible
- Communities with populations over 10,000 that are not Northern communities
- Non-municipal organizations applying without a Canadian municipal government partner
Eligible expenses
- Application writing costs (up to $5,000) incurred up to 90 days before GMF receives the full application
- Project-related administrative costs (e.g., permits/certifications, translation, printing by outside suppliers)
- Public communication and evaluation costs (e.g., public surveys, media distribution, website development)
- Professional and technical consultant/contractor fees
- Staff remuneration for time worked on the project
- Project-specific supplies and materials
- Equipment/tool rental required for the project
- Transportation, shipping and courier charges essential to the project
- Travel and accommodation necessary to complete the project (per Treasury Board guidelines)
- Non-rebatable taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before GMF receives the application (except eligible application-writing costs within the 90-day window)
- Office space, office supplies, and general overhead in the ordinary course of business
- Promotional items and general publicity not required by the project
- Hospitality costs (e.g., alcohol, door prizes, entertainment; food/drinks unless part of a cultural protocol)
- Travel costs for project partners, or travel to conferences/missions/trade shows
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Northern communities (the three territories and northern extents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Québec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, as defined by Statistics Canada)
Processing and Agreement
- GMF reviews the pre-application to determine whether the organization and initiative can proceed; GMF aims to respond within 15 business days.
- If eligible, GMF informs applicants when the full application form is available (advancing does not guarantee approval).
- After full application submission, a GMF project officer reviews for accuracy and completeness and may request revisions.
- An external peer review panel and an internal analysis are completed to support a funding recommendation.
- Final funding decision is overseen by FCM’s Board of Directors; feasibility study decisions typically take three to five months after full application submission.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round, but the offer may close once all funds are allocated.
- Funding per project may change depending on fiscal-year availability.
- If all annual funds are allocated, new applications may be deferred to the next fiscal year (beginning April 1).
- Quebec municipalities or municipal corporations must have pre-applications submitted and approved by the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (MAMH).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Study: New construction of municipal buildings Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Study: New construction of municipal buildings. 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 Study: New construction of municipal buildings?
Provides up to $200,000 to support a feasibility study for a new high-efficiency municipal building. Funding supports studies that assess approaches to implement energy-efficient new construction, including energy targets and embodied carbon analysis requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Study: New construction of municipal buildings Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Study: New construction of municipal buildings program?
To be eligible for the Study: New construction of municipal buildings program, you must:
Population ≤10,000 or Northern community
Municipal government or municipal partner with a municipality
Feasibility study for a new energy-efficient municipal building
What expenses are eligible under Study: New construction of municipal buildings?
Feasibility studies to assess approaches for new construction of an energy-efficient municipal building.
Feasibility studies that evaluate best-practice energy performance (EUI and TEDI) and fossil fuel limitations.
Feasibility studies that include an embodied carbon assessment and demonstrate an embodied carbon reduction versus a baseline.
Feasibility studies that assess indoor potable water reduction (more than 20% versus a baseline).
Feasibility studies that include an equity assessment and, where applicable, a climate risk assessment (required for new infrastructure valued over $2 million; optional otherwise).
Who can I contact for more information about the Study: New construction of municipal buildings?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Study: New construction of municipal buildings available?
The Study: New construction of municipal buildings program is available across Canada.
Is the Study: New construction of municipal buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Study: New construction of municipal buildings is a Grant and Funding