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There are many funding opportunities designed to support communities interested in improving local housing. From enhancing affordability, to creating safer living spaces or reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the right opportunity is sure to exist for your community.
Yet with so many funders, deadlines, and unique eligibility criteria, we know navigating the funding landscape isn’t always easy. To streamline the process, we’ve created a unique and comprehensive database to track new and existing opportunities. Updated quarterly, our team distills grant information and makes funding opportunities easy to find, understand, and compare.
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In a renewed commitment to Canadian clean fuel production, Canada's Budget 2024 announced a re-tooling of the Clean Fuels Fund program and a new call for proposals which would have a commissioning date of 2030.Contributions made under the re-tooled Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) will:
Eligible activities under the Program includes:
To be considered for funding under the Program, applicants must be a legal entity validly incorporated or registered in Canada including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, such as but not limited to:
Indigenous organizations and Indigenous communities
electricity or gas utilities
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementLand Acquisition
Costs that are not accepted by the Program are costs that are not eligible for reimbursement and cannot be included in the total project costs. This includes but is not limited to
The following costs could be counted toward total project costs but not eligible for reimbursement.
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The Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Organic Waste-to-Energy offer supports communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating energy from organic waste streams or landfill gas. GMF funds business case development, feasibility studies and capital projects that allow municipalities to produce and use local sources of energy and generate additional valuable products such as digestate and fertilizers.
All projects must meet certain eligibility criteria. Please visit the specific websites for Capital Projects, Studies, and Business Cases to learn more about eligibility criteria.
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The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals (“the Call”) will target research and development, pilot, and demonstration proposals that support the development of sustainable, cost-effective technologies critical to Canada’s leadership in the global clean fuels transition. This Call will invest in the clean fuels value chain, supporting technologies that facilitate production, transport and storage.
For the purpose of this Call, a clean fuel is a liquid or gaseous fuel with a significantly lower lifecycle carbon intensity than unabated fossil fuels. Examples include advanced biofuels and low-carbon ammonia, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen.
Land Acquisition
Ineligible expenditures
Costs ineligible for reimbursement from the Call (but permitted as part of the proponent’s contribution to the Total Project Cost) will include:
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CHIF aims to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid-waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification.
CHIF's direct delivery stream requires municipalities to implement measures to promote new housing supply and denser neighbourhoods. To be eligible to receive funding, municipalities and regional governments in the provinces will be required to adopt two conditions under either CHIF streams:
Adopt zoning for "four units as-of-right" per lot in all low-density residential areas with municipal servicing (i.e., water and sewer) in communities with populations greater than 30,000; and
Implement a three-year freeze on increasing development charges above the rates that were in effect as of April 2, 2024 (when CHIF was initially announced) in municipalities or regional governments with populations greater than 300,000, according to Statistics Canada (see List of municipalities subject to Development Charge freezes in Annex B of the Applicant Guide).
Note: The above-noted conditions do not apply to municipalities in the territories or to Indigenous applicants.
See website to determine appropriate stream and its conditions.
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Eligible projects include the construction of:
To be eligible your project:
Your projects must have support* from another level of government such as:
Black-led organizations in Canada
Undefined, discuss with CMHC Rep
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The Rapid Housing Sub-Stream supports the construction of shelters, transitional and supportive housing for those in greatest need.
Community housing providers (i.e. public or private non-profit housing organizations or rental co-operatives), Municipalities, Provinces and Territories, Indigenous governments and organizations,and Private sector.
Undefined, discuss with CMHC Rep
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Eligible projects for addressing urgent community needs and building long-term resilience include providing training and financial support for emergency health care, transportation services, and community safety initiatives. Additionally, projects may focus on sustainable food security and sovereignty, overcoming technological barriers for connectivity, innovation in employment and experiential learning, ensuring access to mental and cultural wellness supports, implementing innovative techniques for Elders and Healers, filling funding gaps for specific programs, and providing operating funds for Indigenous-led organizations to ensure sustainability of community-level support. These projects should aim to address immediate needs while fostering resilience for the future.
Indigenous-led organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities anywhere in Canada.
Ineligible projects include:
Ineligible expenses:
Projects may receive fundingfrom other sources, but thos
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To fund a series of projects offering free or low-cost training. This training will help workers upgrade or gain new skills for jobs in the low-carbon economy.
Projects must focus on 1 of the following 3 priorities:
Not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and provincial and territorial governments
Target a minimum of 1,500 participants over a minimum of 2 provinces
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The Sustainable Communities program funds or co-funds a wide range of projects and programs to support action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The goal of these initiatives is to inform and inspire leadership on energy efficiency, energy literacy, and low carbon electrification.
Eligibility requirements apply unless otherwise agreed upon.
Undefined, contact for more info
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Increased attention is given to all projects that support Indigenous communities. Requests less than C$100,000 are assessed according to focus areas and identified outcomes. A decision will be communicated within six to eight weeks of the application date.Requests of C$100,000 and above are assessed according to focus areas and identified outcomes and will be presented to the Fund’s board of directors for review. The Board meets on a bi-annual basis, after which a final decision will be communicated to the organisation.
All submissions/requests for community investments and partnerships are evaluated according to the degree to which they meet some or all of the following criteria:
Must benefit host communities, other ineligable projects outlined on website.
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BC supports Indigenous bioeconomy growth in line with the CCFM Forest Bioeconomy Framework by:
Administrative Fee Cap Policy, no more than 15% of total funds can be allocated towards administrative costs
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The evaluation scorecard specifically examines how each program supports the following indicators:
Energy Transition: Project or initiative has a direct focus on renewable/alternative energy sources, energy efficiency and/or energy technology that will have a positive impact on their energy use towards a more sustainable future.
Community Impact: Project provides a positive impact to the broader community and exemplifies the organization's goal for a more sustainable future.
Innovation: Project is a new idea or a novel approach to an existing one.
Evaluation & Metrics: Ability to track and report on their energy conservation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and/or provide metrics on a successful outcome of their initiative.
For school programs, we also take into consideration:
Student Leadership & Education: Project provides multiple opportunities for student involvement in setting project direction or input to the outcomes or activities as appropriate for their age, and an opportunity to learn about the need for a more sustainable future through better energy solutions.
Eligibility varies, website outlines inelegible activities and organizations
Specific to communities of Alberta within ATCO gas service areas
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CMHC's Seed Funding program provides financial support for individuals or organizations involved in the initial phases of creating an affordable housing project. You can apply for up to $350,000 in interest-free loans and a maximum of $150,000 of non-repayable contributions to assist with early development expenses. These expenses can include things like the formulation of a business plan, creation of preliminary design concepts and conducting environmental site assessments.
New Construction:
Undefined, discuss with CMHC Rep
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Local Projects Objectives:
Sectoral Impact Projects Objectives:
Funding Note: Proposals are evaluated according to two categories: projects up to and under $50,000 and projects over $50,000.
Applications to the Sector Transformation Fund: Local Projects are limited to $150,000. Please inquire about multiple intake dates.
Indigenous populations are prioritized
As well as:
Going forward, CHTC will be paying particular attention to projects:
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Funding for major repairs, emergency repairs and adaptations to improve the health and safety of on-reserve housing. The On-Reserve Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program is a streamlined initiative improving support for First Nations' repairs and adaptations. It consolidates previous on-reserve repairs and adaptations programs, excluding the Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation Stream, to simplify funding access and offer flexibility in housing management.
Enhanced Funding:
Contribution-Based Funding:
This program is open to all First Nations or individual First Nation members.
To qualify, the total household income of the occupants must be at or below the established limit, which is determined based on the location of the community.
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The program aims to support a regional innovation ecosystem to address specific challenges or opportunities related to business growth and productivity. Key focuses include technology commercialization, business scale-up, productivity improvement, ecosystem capacity building, and business acceleration and incubation. Priority areas for support include cluster growth in sectors like clean technology, life sciences, and digital technology, as well as inclusiveness for under-represented groups such as Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. Activities may involve enhancing innovation efforts, scaling up businesses, improving productivity, building strategic alliances, and providing support for entrepreneurs to start and grow their companies.
All eligible applicants must be legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Only applications demonstrating the highest merit and fit with RIE objectives will be considered for funding. Many good projects will not receive support under RIE.
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To support First Nation communities by providing financial assistance to build affordable rental housing on-reserve. Apply for subsidies and loans to help construct, purchase and rehabilitate, as well as manage non-profit housing in your community.
All First Nation communities are eligible for this program.
Undefined, discuss with CMHC Rep
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Funding for the proposal stage of your on-reserve housing project. Writing a proposal is one of the first steps of any housing project. First Nation communities can apply for funding to help them develop the proposal needed to enter our Non-Profit Housing Program. This is an Interest-free, repayable loan. You may also qualify for additional funding depending on the size of your project.
This program is open to all First Nation communities and their affiliated housing organizations. Specifically, proposal funding is available to those that want to build or buy housing through our Non-Profit Housing Program.
Undefined, discuss with CMHC Rep
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The program focuses on advancing Indigenous-designed approaches to community safety and well-being, in collaboration with Indigenous partners and federal agencies. Eligible activities include engagement with Indigenous organizations to identify needs, promoting physical and mental safety, improving community well-being, reflecting Indigenous culture and language, supporting specific demographics, conducting studies and evaluations, facilitating self-determination and governance, fostering innovative partnerships, piloting projects, capacity building, and supporting volunteer recruitment and screening. Activities should aim to develop culturally appropriate services and programs to address community safety and well-being.
Footnote1 Non-governmental and voluntary associations and organizations, including non-profit corporations
Footnote1 Educational or research institutions and associations
The stacking limit is the maximum level of funding to a recipient from all sources, including federal, provincial, territorial and municipal for any 1 activity, initiative or project. The limit is 100% of eligible costs.
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The Project Development Fund (PDF) provides financing for eligible groups who have an affordable housing proposal but need additional financial support to advance their project to prepare a more fully formed and competitive proposal. This financing is intended to support eligible groups in responding to future BC Housing programs funded under Building BC. Those eligible for a PDF loan can access up to a maximum of $250,000 in support. A PDF loan is intended to help partners develop comprehensive proposals (including the necessary due diligence, feasibility analyses and design specifications) for new affordable housing projects.
Non-profit societies, housing co-ops, municipal housing providers, and First Nations, and Indigenous governments. Private partners are permitted to apply on behalf of non-profit societies, Indigenous groups, cooperative and municipal housing providers.
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Community Power is a division of Kambo Energy Group, a BIPOC led certified minority owned social enterprise.
Community Power respectfully acknowledges the unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Territories, on which many of our team live and work. We also gratefully acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), on which our team also lives and works.
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