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Solid waste management in Canadian municipalities: A snapshotExpanding responsibility for producers to include the post-consumer stage of their products is a key solution for financial and environmental sustainability in the waste sector. That’s one finding of this Green Municipal Fund (GMF) report highlighting waste sector trends, key factors affecting municipalities’ ability to drive change, and best practices with economic, social and environmental benefits.

This snapshot focuses on practices that fall into four categories:

  • circular economy approaches
  • new technologies
  • integrated solid waste programming
  • mandatory and economic instruments

The City of Beaconsfield, QC provides an example of the last category. They piloted a highly successful pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) waste collection system that allows people to choose a smaller bin or less frequent pick-up and save money in the process. The results: 50 percent less landfill waste and cost savings of 40 percent to the municipality.

In addition to the emphasis on extended producer responsibility (EPR), the report draws several other conclusions, including:

  • Global partnerships among large municipalities will continue to drive change.
  • Organics diversion is becoming more mainstream and has the potential for significant emission reductions.
  • Public awareness and targeted education in the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector can facilitate success with new projects.

Find more details, examples and conclusions in the report.

About the Green Municipal Fund

The Green Municipal Fund is a $1 billion program, delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. Through its unique mix of training, resources and funding, GMF fuels local initiatives that build better lives for millions of Canadians while tackling pressing environmental and climate challenges.

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Did you know that the City of Kitchener, ON is supercharging its tree planting? With support from GMF’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative, the city has embarked on a transformative journey to expand its tree canopy and ensure all residents receive the benefits of trees.  
Assessing and addressing tree equity

In 2019, a tree canopy report revealed that Kitchener had 27% canopy coverage across the city. The city set a target to increase the canopy cover to 30% so that the residents in areas with low canopy cover can access the same cooling benefits of trees and the air quality improvement that a robust urban forest provides. You can discover how tree planting projects contribute to long-term climate resilience and why closing this gap is critical.

Doubling down on tree planting efforts 
With $2.5M in Tree planting funding, Kitchener is doubling its tree planting targets. The city will plant more than 19,000 trees between 2025 and 2027. By using data-driven tree equity scores, the urban forestry team is prioritizing planting in communities with low canopy coverage. Most importantly trees are sourced from local nurseries to ensure they are climate-resilient and support Kitchener’s biodiversity.  

Learn how to put tree equity at the centre of your urban forestry plans and practices: Factsheet: Advancing tree equity and growing community canopies.

By taking on this ambitious project, the city of Kitchener is leading the way which will have a lasting impact for the generations to come.

 

This resource was created by Green Municipal Fund’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada. 

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Construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste continues to rise across Canada. In many communities, CRD materials make up over 30% of landfill waste. As construction activity grows, landfill capacity tightens and costs increase. Municipalities need practical ways to strengthen waste diversion and build circular economy solutions that keep more materials in use.

Join our webinar on Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m. ET for the launch of GMF’s Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials (ACCM) offer. We will introduce this new funding and peer learning opportunity, share real sector examples and best practices, and walk through key application details and timelines. You will leave with a clear understanding of what the offer is, who it’s for and how to prepare to apply.

This offer supports municipal work on circular economy approaches for CRD materials, including source separation, infrastructure and material recovery planning, and pathways that increase reuse and recycling.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why CRD waste is rising, and what it means for landfill capacity and emissions.
  • What the offer supports, from source separation to recovery, reuse and recycling.
  • How waste diversion and source separation improvements can reduce landfill pressure and emissions.
  • How the two-year cohort helps municipalities develop circularity-driven CRD projects faster with practical guidance and peer learning.
  • Best practices and sector examples to help shape your project idea.
  • Practical steps tailored to your municipality’s needs to apply, including key timelines and when applicants can expect to hear back.

Speakers

  • Carly Connor, Green Salvage Materials, Founder & CEO
  • Sébastien Beauregard, Directeur co-fondateur, partenariats et diffusion, SURCY

The webinar will be bilingual (English and French) with simultaneous interpretation (SI).

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Small municipalities often understand their climate risks but turning that awareness into action can be challenging. Limited staff capacity, uncertainty about where to start and pressure to make the “right” choice can stall progress, even when there is interest in moving forward.  

Watch this webinar recording to learn how to bridge that gap. The session introduces step-by-step tools and tangible examples from small municipalities to help your community move from early thinking into on-the-ground adaptation activities.  

 

This webinar recording is helpful for municipal staff from small communities that are struggling to identify actions or facing barriers in progressing from planning into implementation. It will be especially useful for community building, parks and open space, forestry, infrastructure and operations, public health, project coordination and climate staff, as well as regional or partner organizations that support small municipalities.

Speakers:  

  • Robyn Holme, Manager, Comox Valley Regional District, BC
  • Jake Morassut, Deputy CAO/Director of Community Services, Essex, ON
  • Jim Vanderwal, Director, Operations and Climate Change Programs, Fraser Basin Council

To support your learning, explore our related resources:    

The webinar was delivered in English with French simultaneous interpretation (SI).  

FCM’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative is delivered through our Green Municipal Fund and funded by the Government of Canada. 

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Access application guides for all active GMF Accelerate offers to confirm eligibility, review required documents and follow step-by-step instructions before submitting your application.

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Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials

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Accelerating Circularity in Construction Materials pairs grant funding with a two-year cohort learning model to help municipalities plan circular solutions for construction, renovation and demolition materials. This limited-time offer supports studies that strengthen source separation and increase recovery, sorting, storage, reuse and recycling.

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Please note that pre-applications are open until June 26, 2026.

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Accelerating Safe and Active School Routes

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Accelerating Safe and Active School Routes is a funded learning offer that helps municipalities implement active transportation infrastructure along school routes. This offer supports project costs for crossings, bike lanes, sidewalks, lighting and traffic-calming measures that reduce risk and support active transportation.

Please note that applications closed on October 17, 2025.

Accelerating Community Energy Systems

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Accelerating Community Energy Systems is a funded learning offer that helps municipalities advance low-carbon community energy systems. This offer gives municipalities the support they need to build knowledge and scale energy transition efforts.

Please note that applications closed on March 31, 2025.

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Contact our GMF Outreach team if you have any questions about our funding opportunities.

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Municipalities across Canada are seeking practical ways to reduce emissions, lower energy costs and strengthen local energy resilience. Thermal energy networks offer a scalable solution. These systems use shared infrastructure to heat and cool buildings, balance demand across building types, improve efficiency, and reduce lifecyle costs by lowering operational expenses and electricity demands.  

Join our webinar on Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m. ET for Planning for Thermal Energy Networks: A Municipal Guide, a session designed to illustrate how thermal energy networks operate on the ground and how municipalities can use them to lower costs and ease pressure on electrical grids.  

Experts will share practical guidance to build a strong early-stage business case, assess local resources and define clear municipal roles. The session will connect you to key tools, funding pathways and Canadian-wide national networks and resources, with practical guidance to assess feasibility, build partnerships and move projects from concept to implementation while delivering lasting economic and environmental benefits.  

What you’ll learn:  

  • How thermal energy networks function and where they fit within municipal planning.  
  • How to assess local feasibility and identify practical next steps.  
  • Municipal roles and responsibilities in thermal energy network projects.  
  • Key considerations for partnerships, governance and funding.  
  • How to access Community Energy Systems funding and related resources.  

Speakers:  

  • Aurélie Vérin, Policy Lead, Building Decarbonization Alliance  
  • Mathieu Lévesque, Technologies & Alternatives Lead, Building Decarbonization Alliance  
  • Janice Ashworth, Senior Consultant, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors 

Strengthen your municipality’s capacity to plan, evaluate and advance thermal energy networks. 

The webinar will be held in English (with simultaneous interpretation in French).

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Climate adaptation planning benefits from working with other communities, people and partners. Collaborating with groups and individuals within and outside of your municipality brings diverse perspectives, expertise and lived experience that strengthen climate resilience.  

Watch our one-hour webinar on getting started with collaboration for municipal climate adaptation planning. You’ll explore how collaborating with external partners—such as neighbouring municipalities, Indigenous communities, equity-deserving groups and local organizations—can help you design and deliver more resilient, equitable climate adaptation initiatives.  

Speakers:  

  • Lauren Saville, Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator, District Municipality of Muskoka
  • Rebecca Wallace, Project Manager, Community Development Unit, Social Development, City of Toronto
  • Imara Rolston, Policy Development Officer, Community Development Unit, Social Development, City of Toronto

This session was designed for municipal staff and elected officials who are starting or advancing their climate adaptation planning and want to strengthen collaboration with external partners and neighbouring municipalities. Whether you are identifying potential partners or deepening existing relationships, you’ll come away with practical ideas and tools to move forward.

To support your learning, explore our related resources:  

The webinar was delivered in English with French simultaneous interpretation (SI).  

FCM’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative is delivered through our Green Municipal Fund and funded by the Government of Canada. 

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When municipal urban forestry projects lack meaningful engagement, dialogue and co-learning with Indigenous communities, Reconciliation commitments remain abstract. Projects that do not include meaningful Indigenous engagement miss the opportunity to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems, build long-term trust and address broader social and environmental injustices that exist within the urban forestry landscape.

Join us at Advancing Reconciliation in urban forestry, a 2-day in-person workshop in Nogojiwanong (Peterborough region), from May 12-13. This workshop will provide opportunities for municipalities across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador to gain knowledge needed to turn high-level Reconciliation commitments into tangible actions.    

By attending this workshop, you will:

  • Learn about Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its applications in urban forestry.
  • Discover culturally significant tree species and Indigenous stewardship practices.
  • Explore collaborative models for planning and decision-making.
  • Learn about reciprocity and informed consent in community engagement.
  • Identify and be able to explain key Indigenous knowledge systems and worldviews relevant to urban forestry.
  • Gain knowledge on ecological restoration that aligns with Indigenous land-care priorities.

Who should attend?

Municipal staff in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, responsible for:  

  • Urban forestry programs (planning, maintenance, and policy development)
  • Green infrastructure projects (parks, tree canopy expansion, ecological restoration)
  • Environmental planning and sustainability initiatives

Register by April 9, 2026.

Workshop details:

Location: Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 1P8

Date and time: May 12 and 13, 2026, (2-day workshop)  

Language: English

Cost: This event is free. GMF will cover hotel accommodation costs and meals will be provided during the workshop.

Travel: Participants who have received project funding through GMF’s Growing Canada's Community Canopies initiative may be eligible to receive reimbursement for travel costs. Please contact your Project Officer for more information.

Selection criteria: A total of 32 participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one participant per organization. Once you have registered you will receive an email confirming your registration along with key information.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephane Pressault.  

This workshop was created in collaboration with 4 Directions and Tree Canada through the Growing Canada's Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative. GCCC learning opportunities are delivered in partnership through FCM's Green Municipal Fund by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, funded by the Government of Canada. 

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Funding Snapshot

Maximum Award:
$100,000

Grant up to 50%* of eligible costs

*Exceptions: Up to 80% of eligible costs for rural, Northern and eligible Indigenous communities; and up to 100% for Northern and eligible Indigenous first-time applicants 

 

Open To:

The following organizations are eligible for GMF funding:

  • Canadian municipal governments
  • Municipally owned corporations
  • Indigenous communities if:
    • partnering with a municipal government;
    • have a shared service agreement with a municipal government related to municipal infrastructure, climate change or adaptation 
Expected Output:

Studies that aim to strengthen source separation practices for construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste and advance circularity through increased recovery, sorting, storing, reusing and recycling. Studies may also address CRD waste prevention, reduction, repair, refurbishment, repurpose and remanufacturing as applicable.

Eligible studies must assess the viability of CRD waste circular solutions, such as:  

  • waste prevention
  • waste recovery, sorting, storing, extending product life cycle-materials and recycling
  • strengthening source separation and selective deconstruction approaches  
  • infrastructure and site location and governance, equipment, transporting logistics, regulations and permitting, available CRD waste quantities, potential markets, environmental impacts and communications
  • partnerships (with other municipalities, private sector) and inter-departmental collaborations within your municipality
  • policies (bylaws, RFPs, procurements, incentives, waste management plans and circular economy roadmap)
  • operationalization methodology

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT:

All grant recipient municipal staff will participate in a two-year cohort designed to help improve project outcomes, scale funding initiatives, build skills and knowledge and promote project outcomes. Cohort members will receive free additional support from GMF dedicated to help them implement their project and go even further in creating the groundwork for a circular construction materials ecosystem in their municipality or region.

As part of the cohort, you will:

  • access free coaching, training and collaboration services to build your skills in the circular economy construction sector
  • work with other municipalities both within the cohort and beyond to exchange best practices, resources and lessons learned as you move collectively towards solving similar challenges
  • increase your capacity to work with key implementation partners (e.g., private sector actors, regional construction associations, non-profits) to help achieve long-term project results
  • collectively explore opportunities for scaling project outcomes by sharing results nationally and connecting in the national and international circular economy ecosystems
Application Deadline:

The pre-application deadline is June 26, 2026.

 

Eligible Costs:

See list of eligible costs.  

Your study should examine the current construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) waste landscape and assess the feasibility of solutions to divert CRD materials from disposal. This includes strengthening source-separation practices and advancing circularity through improved recovery, sorting, storage, reuse and recycling. Where relevant, the study may also address upstream strategies such as CRD waste prevention, reduction, repair, refurbishment, repurposing and remanufacturing.

Here are suggested project milestones:

  • project initiation and set-up
  • procurement
  • research and baseline assessment
  • stakeholder engagement
  • opportunities and scenario analysis
  • recommendations and roadmap development
  • reporting and approval

* The following applicants may qualify for a grant of up to 80 percent of eligible project costs:  

  • municipalities (or their partners) with a population of 10,000 or under;  
  • regional governments or groups of municipalities where the average population of the member municipalities is 10,000 or under;  
  • eligible Indigenous communities; and,  
  • northern communities

Northern and eligible Indigenous communities that are applying to GMF for the first time may qualify for a grant of up to 100 percent of eligible costs.

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The North is defined as the three territories and the northern extent of seven provinces. This includes portions of the following provinces defined by Statistics Canada codes: Newfoundland and Labrador (10), Québec (24), Ontario (35), Manitoba (46), Saskatchewan (47), Alberta (48) and British Columbia (59). 

What we fund  

We fund projects that aim to enable the conditions to enhance construction waste diversion by strengthening source separation practices and advancing circularity through increased recovery, sorting, storing, reusing and recycling. Studies may also address CRD waste prevention, reduction, repair, refurbishment, repurpose and remanufacturing as applicable.

Studies must assess local needs and the feasibility of solutions to divert construction, renovation and demolition waste by examining topics such as:

  • available material quantities by CRD source and category, including material flow analysis
  • existing and required infrastructure, equipment, transportation logistics, regulations and permitting
  • site location considerations, community impact and governance options
  • potential partners, including other municipalities, private-sector actors and relevant municipal departments
  • required local and regional policies and engagement mechanisms (e.g., bylaws, RFPs, procurement approaches, incentives, roadmaps, waste management plans, deconstruction audits)
  • potential markets and end uses for recovered materials
  • environmental impacts (e.g., greenhouse gas reduction, diversion rates)
  • communication and capacity-building needs (e.g., awareness-raising, information sharing, training)

Studies may also include an assessment of infrastructure options that would be required to support an increase in CRD waste recovery, sorting, storing, reusing and recycling such as:

  • circular drop-off centres
  • reuse, repair, value-added production and storage centres
  • resale centres
  • logistics hubs for transportation and container storage
  • CRD transfer stations or temporary depot sites
  • CRD material recovery facilities
  • CRD recycling facilities serving specific or multiple CRD material categories

Applications must demonstrate that the proposed project reflects a municipal commitment or forms part of an existing or planned municipal strategy. For example, the project is identified in a municipal waste management plan, a circular economy roadmap and/or an approved or proposed council resolution (to be considered by council prior to the project start date).

Priority will be given to initiatives that:  

  • include the development of construction waste policies and an operationalization strategy
  • address diverse construction waste sources (e.g., new construction, renovation, selective deconstruction, curb collection/bulky waste, waste drop-off centres, disaster-related debris)  
  • address as many diversion strategies as possible (e.g., waste prevention, recovery, sorting, sorting, keeping products and materials in use, recycling)
  • prioritize source-separation approaches

All approved recipients will have a chance to refine their baseline data and set more accurate targets through a peer-learning support program, where they will also receive guidance on monitoring and reporting project outcomes.  

What your project needs to achieve  

Only projects that meet the criteria on this page are eligible. Please note that we consider several factors in making a funding decision. We strive to fund the most innovative and impactful initiatives as well as support communities of all sizes, so not all eligible projects will be approved for funding.  

Applicants must commit to actively participating in the peer learning support program to be considered for funding.    

Preference will be given to initiatives that:  

  • include the development of construction waste policies and an operationalization strategy
  • address diverse construction waste sources (e.g., new construction, renovation, selective deconstruction, curb collection/bulky waste, waste drop-off centres, disaster-related debris)  
  • address as many diversion strategies as possible (e.g., waste prevention, recovery, sorting, sorting, keeping products and materials in use, recycling)
  • prioritize source-separation approaches
  • assess existing and required infrastructure, equipment and transportation logistics
  • are led by a multidisciplinary team, representing key roles (e.g., representatives from all key departments involved in implementation, such as waste management, environment, land use planning, technical or engineering services, economic development, legal, public works, fire services, finance, construction inspection or management, communications and community engagement)
  • are conducted in collaboration with key implementation partners (e.g., private sector organizations, other municipalities or regional governments, non-profit organizations, consultants, external agencies, chambers of commerce and academic institutions)
  • develop municipal skills and favor a municipal culture of construction waste recovery and diversion
  • demonstrate the potential to generate significant socio-economic benefits such as:  
    • creating jobs in material recovery, recycling, refurbishment, and specialized construction services  
    • providing workforce integration and training opportunities for people facing barriers to employment
    • increasing supply chain resilience by mitigating risks from fluctuating prices or shortages of virgin materials.
    • providing access to low-cost construction materials (e.g., through material exchange centres)
    • encouraging entrepreneurship (e.g., small businesses or co-ops focused on material refurbishment or upcycling).

Equity considerations  

GMF recognizes that many urgent social issues are interrelated, and that climate action and sustainability initiatives need to be designed to ensure fair distribution of benefits and burdens, across all segments of a community and across generations. Projects will be assessed on their potential to result in improved socio-economic outcomes and a more equitable distribution of benefits and burdens among the community, for present and future generations. While projects can be eligible without incorporating these considerations, preference is given to projects that:  

  • integrate principles of Reconciliation, anti-racism, equity and inclusion  
  • apply inclusive community engagement practices  
  • implement social procurement practices, for example buying from local vendors, small businesses, diverse businesses or social enterprises.  
  • generate other socio-economic benefits, such as improved accessibility, improved outdoor spaces and opportunities for inclusive employment and apprenticeship  

As you develop your project, consider the following questions:  

  • How can you design an engagement approach that would enable you to consider the diverse needs, experiences, and voices of all stakeholders and rights holders in this project?  
  • Which equity-deserving groups might benefit the most, and/or be burdened, directly or indirectly, by this project? How are these groups positively or negatively impacted?  
  • Are there opportunities to address or mitigate negative impacts?  
  • Are there opportunities to rectify existing or potential biases, discrimination, or exclusionary practices in your project planning, design, funding, and implementation?  
  • How can you maximize the socio-economic benefits that your project generates?  
  • How can you leverage your procurement practices to generate more positive social, economic and environmental outcomes within your community and region?  

Required documents  

When the application intake period opens this summer, you must submit the following to apply for this GMF funding:

  • a pre-application form  
  • an application form  
  • a project workbook  
  • all required supporting documents specified in the application guide.   
  • Reach out to a GMF representative to discuss your project at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or 1-877-417-0550.  


Application process  

Phase 1: Pre-application submission

You must submit a pre-application form through FCM’s funding portal. To do this, create a client profile and follow the steps in FCM’s funding portal to submit your pre-application form.

Phase 2: Eligibility determination

A GMF outreach officer or advisor will review your pre-application form. They will determine whether your organization and initiative are eligible to proceed to the next stage of the application process. You will receive a response within 21 business days of the date we receive your pre-application form.

Phase 3: Full application submission

If your organization and initiative are determined to be eligible to proceed to the next stage, your GMF outreach officer or advisor will inform you that the full application form is available through FCM’s funding portal. They will also provide you with an Excel project workbook template to complete and submit with the full application form.

It is important to note that even if a project is deemed eligible to move forward with a full application, it does not guarantee full application eligibility or that the project will be approved for funding.

As you complete the application form, contact your GMF outreach officer or advisor if you have any questions. Once you’ve filled out the application form and project workbook and attached the required supporting documents, submit it to GMF through the FCM funding portal.

Phase 4: GMF project officer review

Once the full application form is submitted a GMF project officer will be assigned to your file and will review your application for accuracy and completeness and will work with you to resolve any remaining questions.

Phase 5: Peer review and internal review

An external expert peer review panel evaluates all capital and study applications. There will also be an internal analysis to provide a funding recommendation to GMF’s managing director, the GMF Council and FCM’s Board of Directors.

Phase 6: FCM funding decision

For plans, pilots and studies, funding decisions are determined by GMF’s managing director. The average time for a funding decision is three to five months after your full application form submission.

How to apply 

  1. Download and review the offer application guide
  2. Reach out to a GMF representative to discuss your project at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or 1-877-417-0550.  
  3. Review the list of prerequisites and supporting documents in the application guide.  
  4. Review the eligible and ineligible costs
  5. Visit the FCM funding portal. Follow the portal instructions to prepare and submit your application.  

Quebec municipalities

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Once you have completed all the steps in the ‘How to apply’ section above, submit your application by following the steps below. Note that the content of the links is available in French only.

  • Save your application form using the appropriate file name.
    • Save the application form to your local device with the following filename: FMV_ "your municipality's name"_ "date" (YYMMDD). For example: FMV_TownofABC_180228.pdf
  • Log in to the Portail gouvernemental des affaires municipales et régionales Opens in a new tab.. using your username and password.
    • To submit your form click on “File Transfer”.
    • In the “Recipient” drop-down list, select the applicable program.
    • Upload your files and select “Transfer” once your request is complete.
  • Receive confirmation from MAMH.
    • MAMH assesses the applications to ensure that the projects submitted do not conflict with Quebec's government policies and directives. Once the assessment has been completed, MAMH informs the applicant of their decision and sends compliant applications to GMF for review.
    • MAMH requires up to 15 working days to review the application and forward it to GMF.
  • Receive approval from GMF.
    • GMF will inform the applicant once they receive the application from MAMH and review the submission. If the application is approved for funding, an agreement between FCM and the applicant is prepared.
 

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Are you looking for advice on how to develop a local community efficiency financing initiative? These initiatives help remove barriers to home energy upgrades while lowering energy bills, improving comfort for homeowners and delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for your community.

Watch our webinar recording, How to Accelerate Local Home Energy Upgrades, to hear from sector experts on how to overcome common challenges, including tools and tactics you can use in your municipality.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • About inspiring Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) success stories from across Canada
  • The benefits of local community financing initiatives
  • Best practices and recommendations for developing your own financing initiatives

Speakers:

  • Shannon Giebelhaus, Program Lead, Contractor Management, Sustainability Services, Alberta Municipalities
  • Soren Christianson, Project Manager, Climate Leadership, Better Homes Kingston
  • Caley Halcro, Project Manager, Sustainability Division, City of Saskatoon’s Home Energy Loan Program
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