Grants
Retrofit of Sustainable Affordable Housing
Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesDescription
We fund retrofit capital projects that integrate leading-edge deep energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable energy generation for existing affordable housing units through a combination of loans and grants.
This funding supports measures to install or update physical infrastructure to improve existing buildings’ energy performance and maintain housing for the long-term.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, retrofits must achieve a 25% reduction in energy consumption. See application guide for more details.
Eligible Applicants:
- Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts and local boards thereof)
- Municipally owned corporations, such as municipal housing service providers; or
- Non-profit, mission-driven affordable housing providers, including cooperatives.
Funding
Financing (a combination of a grant and loan) for up to 80% of total eligible project costs
Up to a maximum combined financing of $10 million
Grants are available for 25–50% of total financing – grant and loan proportions are based on anticipated energy performance (e.g., a 35% energy reduction would result in a 35% grant*)
*Northern providers are eligible for additional grant funding. Please see application guide for details.
How to Apply
- Download and review our application guide.
- Ensure you have all supporting documentation required, including a detailed project budget in place. Refer to the application guide for a complete list (Appendix B).
- Complete and submit the initial proposal form and project summary sheet.
- Receive eligibility confirmation and full application form from GMF within three weeks.
- Complete and submit the full application and project workbook.