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Sustainable Affordable Housing

Affordable housing energy-efficiency support

Offered by
Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
Official source: greenmunicipalfund.ca

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Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Municipal Government
See full eligibility

Overview

Sustainable Affordable Housing is a six-year, $300-million initiative launched in 2020 to help municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and housing cooperatives improve affordable housing across Canada. It supports retrofit projects, planning and studies to reduce emissions, lower operating costs and improve housing quality.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
80%
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Canadians
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Target groups
Academia / students
Scope
National

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Sustainable Affordable Housing content updated

The Sustainable Affordable Housing page now presents a new program summary with updated eligibility, funding offers, and support resources.

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The Sustainable Affordable Housing content has been reorganized into a detailed program overview that describes applicants, eligibility requirements, and the types of projects supported. It now includes specific funding stages and amounts, capacity-building resources, and contact information in a more structured format. The page also adds guidance materials and step-by-step support content for housing providers, including energy efficiency and monitoring resources.

Official source: greenmunicipalfund.ca
April 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipal Government
  • Municipally owned corporation, i.e. municipal housing provider
  • Non-profit, mission driven affordable housing provider (not-for-profit and cooperatives)

Who is not eligible

  • Federal departments, parent Crown corporations, and subsidiaries
  • Provincial or territorial housing providers
  • Private for-profit housing providers and developers

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Federal departments and Crown corporations
  • Provincial or territorial housing providers
  • Private for-profit housing providers and developers

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Activities funded

  • Pre-construction retrofit projects.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the initial proposal
    • Complete the online initial proposal form.
  • Step 2: Submit the application package
    • Planning projects use the online application and project workbook.
    • Studies, pilots and capital projects use the application guide and initial proposal form.
  • Step 3: Eligibility review
    • A GMF Project Officer reviews the initial proposal.
    • If eligible, the full application and project workbook are provided.

Documents Needed

  • Organization’s constating documents
  • Evidence of local municipality’s support
  • Evidence of consultation with provincial or territorial government
  • Complete feasibility study, with energy model or calculations
  • Project financial documentation and organization financial documentation

Selection criteria

  • Impact
  • Implementation
  • Transformative potential
  • Innovation
  • Risk management

Processing and Agreement

  • A GMF Project Officer assesses eligibility.
  • If eligible, the full application and project workbook are sent.

Additional information

  • No-cost supports remain available, including Regional Energy Coaches, toolkits and guides, and learning and training resources.

Contacts

gmfinfo@fcm.ca
1-877-417-0550

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Affordable Housing Program

What is the Sustainable Affordable Housing?

Sustainable Affordable Housing is a six-year, $300-million initiative launched in 2020 to help municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and housing cooperatives improve affordable housing across Canada. It supports retrofit projects, planning and studies to reduce emissions, lower operating costs and improve housing quality.

How much funding can be received?

Sustainable Affordable Housing Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Sustainable Affordable Housing program?

To be eligible for the Sustainable Affordable Housing program, you must: Municipal, municipal housing provider, or non-profit affordable housing provider Affordable housing project Energy-efficiency project

Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Affordable Housing?

You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.

Where is the Sustainable Affordable Housing available?

The Sustainable Affordable Housing program is available across Canada.

Is the Sustainable Affordable Housing a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Sustainable Affordable Housing is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Sustainable Affordable Housing?

Sustainable Affordable Housing is funded by Green Municipal Fund (GMF)