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Sustainable Affordable Housing
Supports affordable housing energy-efficiency projects
Latest source updateLast Update: April 26, 2026Latest change: The Sustainable Affordable Housing page now presents a new program summary with updated eligibility, funding offers, and support resources.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Latest change: The Sustainable Affordable Housing page now presents a new program summary with updated eligibility, funding offers, and support resources.
Sustainable Affordable Housing content updated
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.
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 29, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative supports municipalities, municipal housing providers, not-for-profit organizations, and housing cooperatives. It focuses on energy-efficiency projects for affordable housing, including retrofit planning and studies, pre-construction work, and related support resources.
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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 : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
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.
- Pilot projects testing innovative, high-performance affordable housing approaches.
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
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Impact
- Implementation
- Transformative potential
- Innovation
- Risk management
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.
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
- The program will reopen funding on a smaller scale with pre-construction grants for retrofit projects.
- A full program update is expected in the summer of 2026.
- No-cost supports remain available, including Regional Energy Coaches, toolkits and guides, and learning and training resources.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Affordable Housing Program
What is the Sustainable Affordable Housing?
The Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative supports municipalities, municipal housing providers, not-for-profit organizations, and housing cooperatives. It focuses on energy-efficiency projects for affordable housing, including retrofit planning and studies, pre-construction work, and related support resources.
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
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.
Pilot projects testing innovative, high-performance affordable housing approaches.
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