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Sustainable Affordable Housing
Supports energy-efficient affordable housing retrofits and new builds
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides up to $300 million to support affordable housing providers. It helps not-for-profits, co-ops and municipalities retrofit existing housing and construct new, energy-efficient homes.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 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
- Retrofits of existing affordable housing to improve energy efficiency.
- Construction of new, energy-efficient affordable homes.
- Early-stage planning and studies supporting retrofits and new-build affordable housing projects (when intake reopens).
Documents Needed
- Organization constating documents
- Evidence of local municipal support
- Evidence of consultation with provincial or territorial government
- Feasibility study with energy model or calculations
- Financial documentation, including cost estimates, projections and financial statements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit housing providers
- Housing co-operatives
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
Processing and Agreement
- Initial proposals are reviewed for eligibility by a GMF Project Officer.
- If eligible, applicants receive the full application and project workbook.
- Funding is not guaranteed after eligibility review.
Additional information
- Funding for capital projects and pilots is currently closed.
- Intake for plans and studies is currently paused.
- The program is expected to fully allocate the original funding envelope by March 2026.
- No-cost supports are available (e.g., Regional Energy Coaches, toolkits, learning and training).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Affordable Housing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable Affordable Housing. 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 Sustainable Affordable Housing?
Provides up to $300 million to support affordable housing providers. It helps not-for-profits, co-ops and municipalities retrofit existing housing and construct new, energy-efficient homes.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Affordable Housing program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Affordable Housing program, you must:
Not-for-profit, co-op, or municipality
Retrofit or new energy-efficient affordable housing
Located in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Affordable Housing?
Retrofits of existing affordable housing to improve energy efficiency.
Construction of new, energy-efficient affordable homes.
Early-stage planning and studies supporting retrofits and new-build affordable housing projects (when intake reopens).
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Sustainable Affordable Housing?
Sustainable Affordable Housing is funded by Green Municipal Fund (GMF)