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Plan: Net-Zero Transformation

Funding for municipalities to develop innovative net-zero transformation plans that set the stage for long-term greenhouse gas reductions.

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    Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
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Plan: Net-Zero Transformation

Funding for municipalities to develop innovative net-zero transformation plans that set the stage for long-term greenhouse gas reductions.

  • Provider
    Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
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  • Environment, water and climate change
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Description

The program provides grant funding for municipalities to develop high-quality, innovative planning documents that establish a roadmap toward net-zero emissions. These plans must demonstrate innovation, have significant long-term greenhouse gas reduction potential and use integrated planning approaches that translate into actionable outcomes.

To be eligible, proposed plans must demonstrate a high level of innovation in scope or partnerships, use collaborative processes that integrate multiple disciplines and include operationalization strategies that identify implementation requirements such as projected capital needs and alternative engineering standards.

Key Program Requirements:

Innovation: Projects must target significant performance improvements through new knowledge, policy, practice, business models, or advanced technology applications, or represent substantive changes to current operating conditions.

Significant GHG Reduction Potential: Plans must have potential to generate or enable substantial emissions reductions either directly through project implementation or indirectly by creating enabling conditions like net-zero design guidelines.

Equity Considerations: While not mandatory, preference is given to projects that integrate anti-racism, equity, inclusion and reconciliation principles, apply inclusive community engagement, implement social procurement and generate significant socio-economic benefits.

Multi-solving Approach: Higher evaluation scores are awarded to projects demonstrating excellence in areas such as water conservation, sustainable materials management, biodiversity and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Resources
  • Funder's website
    • Plan: Net-Zero Transformation
    • Releted Programs:
      • Capital Project: Net-Zero Transformation
      • Pilot: Net-Zero Transformation
      • Study: Net-Zero Transformation
  • Contact
    • Email: gmfinfo@fcm.ca
    • Phone: 1-877-417-0550
    • Book a meeting with a GMF advisor
Important Dates
  • Application deadline
    Applications are accepted year-round
Eligible Applicants
  • Municipalities
  • First Nations
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Research Organization
  • Municipal-owned Organizations
Funding Details
  • Estimated amount per fund
    Maximum of $200,000
  • Funding Notes
    • Up to 50% of eligible costs
    • Up to 80% for municipalities with population ≤10,000 and Indigenous communities
    • Up to 100% for first-time eligible Indigenous applicants
How to Apply
  • Fund Guidelines
    • Available here
  • Online Application
    • Create a client profile in the FCM Funding Portal
    • Submit pre-application form with supporting documents
    • GMF outreach officer review for eligibility
    • Submit full application if deemed eligible

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We make every effort to ensure the program details in this guide are accurate. In the event of a discrepancy between this guide and the funder’s official website, the information on the program website will take precedence.

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