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Sustainable Municipal Buildings
Supports energy-efficient municipal building projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Funding supports studies and projects that reduce energy use and GHG emissions in municipal buildings. Eligible work includes feasibility studies, retrofits, new construction, and related energy modelling and planning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for municipal building decarbonization
- Energy retrofit planning for existing municipal buildings
- New sustainable municipal building projects
- Green Buildings Pathway studies and capital planning
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project workbook
- Letters from confirmed funding sources
- Evidence of municipal support
- Project team organizational chart and résumés
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments
- Non-municipal applicants working in partnership with a municipality
- Municipally owned corporations
- Eligible Indigenous communities
Who is not eligible
- Non-municipal applicants without a municipal partnership
- Projects that do not meet the program’s required outcomes and targets
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility study and energy modelling costs
- Engineering and detailed cost estimates
- Project workbook preparation and reporting costs
- Capital project costs for eligible building upgrades
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipalities
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-application review determines whether the project may proceed.
- GMF staff may request revisions before full application review.
- Full applications are reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
- Applications go through external peer review and internal analysis.
- Funding decisions are made by FCM’s Board of Directors.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until annual funds are allocated.
- For Quebec municipalities, pre-applications must be submitted to MAMH.
- Approved projects require reporting, including progress and completion reports.
- Final reports and project documentation may support other funding applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Municipal Buildings Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sustainable 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 Sustainable Municipal Buildings?
Funding supports studies and projects that reduce energy use and GHG emissions in municipal buildings. Eligible work includes feasibility studies, retrofits, new construction, and related energy modelling and planning.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Municipal Buildings Funds up to $10,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Municipal Buildings program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Municipal Buildings program, you must:
Municipal or municipal-partner project
Aligned with energy and GHG targets
Supports long-term building decarbonization
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Municipal Buildings?
Feasibility studies for municipal building decarbonization
Energy retrofit planning for existing municipal buildings
New sustainable municipal building projects
Green Buildings Pathway studies and capital planning
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable 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 Sustainable Municipal Buildings available?
The Sustainable Municipal Buildings program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Sustainable Municipal Buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Municipal Buildings is a Grant and Funding