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Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy
Funding for feasibility studies designing organic waste-to-energy systems
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This GMF grant provides up to $200,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) to fund a detailed feasibility study outlining the design of a proposed organic waste-to-energy system. Eligible activities include detailed project design, verifying local feedstocks and buyers, detailed financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and public consultation, regulatory approval processes, impact assessment, and climate risk assessment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
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 for organic waste-to-energy systems.
- Combined business case and feasibility studies for the same project.
- Detailed project design for proposed organic waste-to-energy systems.
- Stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and regulatory approval work linked to the study.
- Climate risk and impact assessment activities related to the proposed system.
Documents Needed
- Pre-application form
- Full application form
- Project workbook
- Required supporting documents listed in the application guide
- Municipal council resolution for non-municipal lead applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private sector entities (as municipal partners)
- Municipally-owned corporations
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Research institutes (e.g., universities)
Who is not eligible
- Private-sector companies, non-profits, NGOs, research institutes (e.g., universities) and other non-municipal organizations that are not delivering the initiative in partnership with a Canadian municipal government.
- Indigenous communities applying as the lead applicant that are not partnering with a Canadian municipal government on an eligible project and do not have a shared service agreement with a Canadian municipal government related to municipal infrastructure, climate change or adaptation.
Eligible expenses
- Costs to write the GMF application, up to $5,000, if incurred up to 90 days before FCM receives the application.
- Administrative costs directly linked to the project, such as communications, required permits or certifications, printing, document acquisition, and translation.
- Advertising costs needed to communicate the project to the public and support project evaluation, such as public surveys, ad development, media distribution, and website development.
- Equipment rental, supplies and materials, transportation, travel and accommodation, and project-related staff remuneration.
- Professional or technical consultant and contractor fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- All costs incurred before the application is received, except application-preparation costs allowed up to 90 days before receipt.
- General overhead, office space, supplies, and business-as-usual costs not specific to the project.
- Promotional items and hospitality expenses such as alcohol, entertainment, decorations, flowers, and centerpieces.
- Real property purchase or lease and major capital costs not tied to the project scale.
- Travel, accommodation, and transportation for ongoing business activities, conferences, missions, or trade shows.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (eligible applicants include Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners).
- Northern Canada: the three territories and the northern extent of seven provinces—Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia (as defined by Statistics Canada codes).
Processing and Agreement
- GMF reviews the pre-application and confirms whether the organization and initiative can proceed.
- If eligible, the full application is made available through the FCM funding portal.
- After submission, a GMF project officer reviews the file for accuracy and completeness and may request clarifications.
- Applications are then reviewed through peer review and internal analysis before a funding recommendation is made.
- For studies, the average funding decision time is three to five months after full application submission.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until annual funds are allocated.
- GMF staff aim to respond to pre-applications within 15 business days.
- Quebec municipalities or municipal corporations must follow the MAMH review process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Study: 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 Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy?
This GMF grant provides up to $200,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs) to fund a detailed feasibility study outlining the design of a proposed organic waste-to-energy system. Eligible activities include detailed project design, verifying local feedstocks and buyers, detailed financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and public consultation, regulatory approval processes, impact assessment, and climate risk assessment.
How much funding can be received?
Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy program?
To be eligible for the Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy program, you must:
Canadian municipal governments (towns, cities, regions, districts, local boards).
Municipal partners (e.g., private sector entities, municipally-owned corporations, NGOs, not-for-profits, research institutes/universities).
Eligible Indigenous community as lead only if partnering with a Canadian municipal government, or with a shared service agreement with one (municipal infrastructure/climate change/adaptation).
What expenses are eligible under Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy?
Feasibility studies for organic waste-to-energy systems.
Combined business case and feasibility studies for the same project.
Detailed project design for proposed organic waste-to-energy systems.
Stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and regulatory approval work linked to the study.
Climate risk and impact assessment activities related to the proposed system.
Who can I contact for more information about the Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy?
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: Organic Waste-to-Energy available?
The Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy program is available across Canada.
Is the Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Study: Organic Waste-to-Energy is a Grant and Funding