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

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Value

Grant for up to 50% of eligible costs. Up to a maximum of $500,000.

Description

We fund pilot projects that evaluate innovative GHG reduction solutions in real-world conditions. To be eligible, your pilot must lead to quantifiable GHG reductions. Using verifiable evaluation processes, you will need to assess the GHG benefits that were achieved as part of your pilot project.

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

  • Costs to write the GMF application up to $5000 incurred up to 90 days prior to application receipt date.
  • Administrative costs that are directly linked to and have been incurred for the project, such as:
    • communication costs (e.g., long-distance calls)
    • permits or certifications (e.g., CaGBC, LEED, PIEVC, Passive House, Envision, SITES) required for the project
    • printing or photocopying by outside suppliers
    • acquisition of documents used exclusively for the project
    • document translation
  • Advertising costs essential to communicating the project to the public, as well as project evaluation, such as:
    • fees for advertising development
    • fees for media distribution
    • website development
    • public surveys
  • Rental or purchase of equipment or assets that are essential for conducting the small-scale activity. This would include specialized system hardware and software, construction costs, materials, renovation and modernization costs, and installation costs.
  • Rental of tools and equipment related to the project.
  • Costs related to meetings and public gatherings held to communicate the project to the public and collect feedback, such as:
    • facility rental
    • audiovisual equipment rental
    • services to support people with specific needs, where such services contribute to the equity and inclusion objectives of the project (e.g., simultaneous interpretation, shuttle service, babysitting service, etc.)
    • the provision of food and drinks, when it is part of a specific cultural protocol
    • Honoraria for cultural leaders, Elders, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and/or cultural keepers. (Note: these honoraria should reflect the role of Indigenous Peoples as subject matter experts)
    • Costs related to local cultural protocols (e.g., gifts, cultural ceremonies)
  • Fees for professional or technical consultants and contractors.

Deadline Date

Applications for the Pilot: Net-Zero Transformation program are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Please note that this funding offer may close once all available funding has been allocated. Applicants are encouraged to visit the official Green Municipal Fund website to verify specific details and guidelines before applying.

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/pilot-net-zero-transformation

Industry:

Indigenous, Municipalities, Non-Profit, University Partnerships

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, USA, Yukon

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