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Study: New Construction of Municipal and Community Buildings

Funding for feasibility studies to assess approaches to energy-efficient, zero-emission construction of municipal and community buildings.

  • Provider
    Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
  • Active

Study: New Construction of Municipal and Community Buildings

Funding for feasibility studies to assess approaches to energy-efficient, zero-emission construction of municipal and community buildings.

  • Provider
    Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Green Municipal Fund (GMF)
  • Active
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Description

The program funds detailed feasibility studies for new construction of energy-efficient municipal and community buildings. Studies must demonstrate how to achieve zero operational GHGs, meet best practice energy targets and reduce indoor water consumption by at least 20%.

Studies assess implementation approaches for sustainable building design, including energy modeling, cost analysis and environmental impact assessment. The program supports municipalities in developing strategic approaches to net-zero new construction while addressing community needs.

Key Study Requirements:

  • Meet best practice energy targets based on climate zone and building type
  • Achieve zero operational GHG emissions (emergency backup systems excepted)
  • Reduce indoor potable water consumption by 20% or greater
  • Complete climate risk assessment for infrastructure valued over $2 million
  • Include equity assessment and community impact analysis

Building Types Covered:

  • Municipal administrative buildings and town halls
  • Community centres and libraries
  • Indoor recreation facilities (rinks, pools, fitness centres)
  • Public works buildings
  • Any new municipal or community building construction
Resources
  • Funder's website
    • Study: New Construction of Municipal and Community Buildings
  • 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
    Up to 50% of eligible costs (maximum of $200,000)
  • Funding Notes
    • Up to 80% of eligible costs for:
    • municipalities with populations ≤10,000
    • eligible Indigenous communities
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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