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Green Municipal Fund – Study: Net-Zero Transformation | Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM):

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Grant for up to 50%* of eligible costs Up to a maximum of $200,000

Description

We fund feasibility studies that assess in detail new approaches and solutions to bring your community closer to net-zero. Your feasibility study should explore solutions with significant GHG reduction benefits.

Eligible Applicants

The following organizations are eligible for GMF funding.

Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)

Municipal partners, which include:

  • Private sector entities
  • Municipally owned corporations
  • Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Research institutes (e.g., universities)
  • An Indigenous community is an eligible lead applicant if they are partnering with a Canadian municipal government on an eligible project, or if they have a shared service agreement with a Canadian municipal government related to municipal infrastructure, climate change or adaptation.

Eligible Expenses

Your study should aim to:

  • Determine the practicality and viability of a potential solution;
  • Assess the potential impacts and benefits;
  • Mitigate risks;
  • Identify implementation requirements; and,
  • Recommend a specific course of action.

Your study will need to consider, at minimum, the following questions:

  • What are the GHG impacts of the solution or approach being studied?
  • Climate risk assessment (required for projects studying new infrastructure assets valued over $2 million; optional for other projects
  • An equity assessment that answers, at minimum, the following questions:
    • Which equity-deserving groups might benefit the most from the project, and/or be burdened, directly or indirectly, by the project or decision? How are these groups positively or negatively impacted by the project or decision?
    • What strategies can be used to address barriers or mitigate negative impacts?
    • What data sources, reports, or mapping resources can help illuminate equity issues in your local context?

Deadline Date

Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.

Contact

Contact Name: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)

Phone Number: 1-877-417-0550

E-mail Address: gmfinfo@fcm.ca

Website: https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/funding/study-net-zero-transformation

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