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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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Climate hazards are pushing infrastructure to its limits, but practical building design choices can reduce those risks. This webinar will showcase tools that support the design and upgrade of climate-resilient buildings. You’ll leave with practical insights and next steps to apply in your own community.

By attending this webinar, you’ll:

  • Discover tools to help strengthen buildings against wildfire, flooding and other climate risks.
  • Learn about incorporating relevant codes, data and standards into climate-resilient building design.
  • Find out where to access expert advice and planning support.
  • Explore building strategies that balance cost, risk and co-benefits.
  • Learn about GMF funding opportunities for climate-resilient buildings.

Whether you’re just beginning your municipality’s adaptation journey or looking to advance existing projects, this session will provide practical insights to support your next steps.

Speakers:

  • Lucas Coletta, Senior Engineer, Natural Resources Canada
  • Devin Causley, Senior Policy Analyst, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
  • Pouriya Jafarpur, Physical Science Officer, Canadian Centre for Climate Services, Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Sharmalene Mendis-Millard, Director, Partners for Action, University of Waterloo

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Urban forest management plans are critical to the resilience of trees, and trees are critical to the resilience of communities. Learn from experts and from municipal leaders who have developed an urban forest management plan to discover the benefits they bring to local communities and why to build your own.

By attending this webinar, you will:    

  • Learn what benefits an urban forest management plan can offer to your community.
  • Determine what makes a strong plan, including the role of community engagement and data collection.  
  • Consider how to ensure your plan is suited to your local needs and builds resilience to climate change.  
  • Receive resources, tools and networks you can rely on to increase your capacity.

This webinar is well suited for:

  • municipal elected officials
  • parks and recreation staff
  • asset management staff
  • climate change and sustainability staff
  • urban forestry practitioners  
  • planners
  • municipal partners, including local organizations, NGOs and community groups

Speakers:  

  • Jade Schofield, Climate Compass Advisor and GCCC Urban forest coach
  • Miles Peart, Manager, Urban Forestry, City of Vaughan
  • Jeff Boone, Project Manager, City of Saskatoon
  • Peyton Meters, Engagement Manager, pipikwan pêhtâkwan  

Register today.  

This webinar was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the 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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Does your municipality have a tree planting project and want to strengthen the climate resilience benefits of that plan. Are you interested in learning how to effectively communicating the benefits to your community? 

Read our Maximizing the Climate Resilience Benefits of Tree Planting Projects tip sheet to discover strategies to help enhance the climate resilience benefits of your tree planting projects. It also provides examples of how to effectively communicate these benefits to your communities.  

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You‘ll learn how to:

  • Effectively communicate the climate resilience benefits of your tree planting projects
  • Identify climate risks like urban heat, flooding and poor air quality – and use that data to enhance your project.  
  • Design equitable tree planting projects that strengthen your community’s resilience.
  • Explain how your planting project complements your municipality’s climate adaptation goals.
  • Use diverse tree species in your tree planting projects that contribute positively to future climate resilience. 

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Are you planning a tree planting project but are unsure how to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem health benefits? Are you curious about how to communicate those benefits to your community?

Read our Communicating the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Benefits of Tree Planting Projects tip sheet that outlines strategies you can use. These strategies will help you present a business case to council, communicate with residents and other stakeholders, and prepare high-quality tree planting project proposals and funding applications.   

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You‘ll learn how to:

  • Explain how tree planting contributes to biodiversity and ecosystem health.
  • Design tree planting projects that consider and contribute positively to biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
  • Design tree planting projects that support ecosystem connectivity and habitat restoration.
  • Align your project with existing biodiversity strategies and monitoring practices within your community. 

 Download the tip sheet today 

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This webinar explored the Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) approach—a proven strategic framework that integrates climate considerations into core municipal processes. Discover how your municipality can use LCR to strengthen and accelerate climate planning.

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

Watch the webinar recording to:  

  • Understand the core principles of the Low Carbon Resilience (LCR) approach and how it can streamline climate planning.
  • Apply LCR to align climate initiatives with your municipality’s existing priorities and systems.
  • Exchange ideas with peers and explore practical ways to embed LCR into your community’s planning processes.

Speakers:

  • Lauren Vincent (she/her), Associate Director, Action on Climate Team & Simon Fraser University Climate Innovation
  • Randy Sa’d (he/him), Executive Director, REFOCUS
  • Laura Sampliner (she/her), Manager, Climate Action for the City of New Westminster

Resources discussed in the webinar:  

(Please note that, unless otherwise indicated, the resources below are available in English only.)

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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Municipalities across Canada are grappling with aging infrastructure and rising operating costs. Energy retrofits present a smart solution with long-term savings—but rarely does a single funding stream cover 100% of the costs. That’s why combining funding sources is essential: it stretches local budgets, lowers financial risk and increases the impact of achievable retrofits.

The Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative is designed with that flexibility in mind. Whether you're conducting a feasibility study or implementing a capital project, GMF offers grants and loans that can cover up to 80% of eligible costs. The remaining 20%? It doesn't have to come from your municipal budget—we show you how to tap into other funding sources to bridge the gap.

Why municipal energy retrofits matter

Community buildings—like arenas, pools and libraries—are at the heart of Canadian communities and are among the most expensive assets to operate and maintain. Upgrading these facilities with energy-efficiency measures—such as high-efficiency lighting, solar panels, improved insulation and modern windows—can significantly reduce utility bills, ease pressure on local energy grids, create skilled local jobs, and free up funds for other essential services.

A practical guide to maximize funding opportunities

This new GMF guide is built to help you plan early and fund smart. It outlines key considerations, including:

  • where to look for complementary funding programs across Canada
  • how to prioritize buildings and retrofit projects
  • where and when to seek expert help with your funding applications

Tip: CBR allows you to bundle multiple buildings into one application—saving time, effort and administrative costs.

Making the most of CBR

As a core feature of this guide, the CBR initiative is explored in detail. Learn how to:

  • book a one-on-one meeting with a GMF Outreach Officer
  • find a database of successful retrofit projects across Canada
  • access coaching services to strengthen your application
  • stay informed on new funding opportunities and resources 

 

Read the guide.

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Municipalities across Canada are navigating complex challenges and require solutions that can address multiple issues at once. This webinar explores how sustainability projects can deliver lasting socioeconomic benefits—and how you can leverage this knowledge to strengthen your Green Municipal Fund (GMF) grant and loan applications.

This session will help you understand the multi-solving approach to local sustainability projects that not only reduce diverse sources of greenhouse gas emissions, but also improve budget management, climate resilience, biodiversity and social well-being. Our panelists highlighted practical examples of net-zero builds and retrofits that have delivered both environmental and socioeconomic benefits, and explained how you can integrate these concepts into your GMF funding applications.

What you will learn:  

  • How multi-solving and co-benefits in sustainability projects can help meet broader municipal goals.
  • Key insights into GMF application requirements related to multi-solving and co-benefits, and how they can improve your application’s success and your project’s outcomes.
  • Ways to incorporate socioeconomic benefits into net-zero builds and retrofits.
  • Real-world case studies of municipalities leveraging sustainability for environmental and social gains.

Speakers:  

  • Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director, Climate Science, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo
  • Marcos Alejandro Badra, Program Manager, Circular Economy, City of Richmond, British Columbia
  • Maria Adelaida Fernandez, Socio-Economics Benefits Specialist, Green Municipal Fund
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This webinar delves into actionable fleet electrification strategies essential for municipalities pursuing net-zero by 2050. As communities increase efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this session equips you with the frameworks needed to secure funding, build charging infrastructure and foster EV adoption especially in small and rural communities.

Hear from GMF experts, municipal leaders and industry specialists as they showcase real-world experiences, proven best practices and targeted resources that demonstrate how to achieve cost-effective, climate-resilient approaches to support a smooth transition in communities of all sizes.

This webinar was delivered in English with simultaneous interpretation in French.

Watch the webinar recording to learn more about:

  • The opportunities and challenges of municipal fleet electrification, including real-world adoption strategies.
  • Best practices for procuring and installing EV charging infrastructure.
  • The financial and environmental benefits of fleet electrification, with strategies to support cost-effective, long-term sustainability.
  • Real-world success stories from municipalities leading the way in EV adoption.
  • Practical steps your municipality can take to plan and implement a smooth and climate-resilient fleet transition.

Panelists:

  • Donna Reardon – Mayor, Saint John  
  • Benoit Lacroix – CEO, ReliON  
  • Ashley Smith – Owner & Managing Director, Fundamental Inc  
  • Noémie De Vuyst – Advisor, Programs Outreach, Green Municipal Fund
  • Kevin Loughery – Director of Saint John Transit   

The Green Municipal Fund (GMF), funded by the Government of Canada, helps municipalities electrify fleets with expert support and funding for cost-effective, climate-resilient net-zero solutions.
 

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Funding Snapshot

Maximum Award:
$150,000
  • Grants for up 80%* of eligible costs to a maximum of $150,000 for program design studies

 

Open To:

Municipalities with PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)-enabled legislation in:  

  • Ontario
  • Nova Scotia (flood-related resiliency measures only)
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

Eligible applicants include:

  • Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts and local boards)
  • Organizations applying in partnership with a municipal government, such as:  
  • Municipally owned corporations
  • Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Those who are already recipients of Community Efficiency Financing funding for the implementation of PACE financing model
  • Those who have previously set up community efficiency financing, either through GMF or outside of GMF funding and are interested in resiliency add-ons

Note: To qualify, applicants must have an existing or previously designed municipal financing program for home energy upgrades. The proposed study must build on this foundation to include climate adaptation measures.  

 

Expected Output:

Design studies that explore the expansion of municipal financing programs that help homeowners invest in climate adaptation measures—such as flood protection, wildfire mitigation and extreme weather resilience—alongside financing for energy efficiency improvements, like those covered under GMF’s Community Efficiency Financing initiative. These studies will assess how adaption-focused financing can be integrated with or complement existing home energy retrofit programs to provide a holistic approach to climate resilience.  

 

Application Deadline:

The deadline to submit a full application for this funding is January 15, 2026. 

 *Eligible applicants may receive an additional 10% grant funding by demonstrating a commitment to program excellence. This includes integrating Reconciliation, anti-racism, equity and inclusion into their program design, along with one or more of the following:  

  •    An inclusive engagement strategy
  •   A Build Back Better plan for post-loss support

Why create a program design study? 

A program design study helps municipalities lay the groundwork for a successful climate adaptation financing program. It ensures the program is financially viable, well-structured and aligned with homeowner needs before launching a full-scale program.  

A program design study helps you:  

  • Identify homeowner needs and assess which climate risks impact them most
  • Evaluate homeowner interest and financial barriers to participation
  • Model uptake and cashflow to build confidence in program sustainability
  • Align with municipal policies and develop a roadmap for implementation
  • Build stakeholder and community support to strengthen buy-in and drive participation
  • Partner with private sector lenders to supplement municipal investment
  • Determine what policies, partnerships and administrative tools are needed to ensure success

A well-designed program design study is key for a successful financing program and serves as a critical foundation for applying for our soon-to-be released Residential Resilience Financing Capital Program funding.  

What we fund

Residential Resilience Financing provides funding to help Canadian municipalities develop and implement financing programs that make it easier for homeowners to invest in climate adaptation solutions to protect their homes from extreme weather, flooding, wildfires and other climate risks.  

Municipalities can use this funding to:  

  • Explore options for expanding an existing or in-development Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to include climate resilience measures
  • Build on a current energy efficiency study to assess local climate hazard impacts and identify opportunities for incorporating resiliency retrofits
  • Define the structure of a financing program that would offer homeowners affordable financing and incentives for retrofits that strengthen their homes against climate hazards (such as storm-resistant roofing, sump pumps and fire-resistant materials)
  • Determine the program delivery model, financing terms, and eligibility criteria for participants
  • Establish the models to leverage private sector investment to expand funding opportunities
  • Identify opportunities to leverage private capital and align with other funding sources or incentive programs
  • Engage key stakeholders—such as insurers, contractors and equity-deserving groups—to inform program design and ensure long-term relevance and reach

For a full list of program design considerations, including eligible measures, funding models and evaluation planning, please refer to the application guide.  

What your project needs to achieve

To qualify for funding, your program design study must demonstrate how it will:  

  • Support homeowners in implementing climate adaptation measures
  • Align with municipal priorities for climate resilience and community safety
  • Build on an existing or previously designed municipal financing program for home energy upgrades by expanding it to include climate adaptation measures.
  • Leverage private investment, where applicable to expand funding opportunities
  • Integrate with existing municipal programs, such as energy efficiency financing
  • Determine resilience measurements of success
  • Identify the target audience (geographic area, types of homes, occupant demographics) and provide a rationale supported by a community level technical climate hazard assessment  
  • Determine the program financing model, process flow and delivery mode.
  • Document outcomes of engagement process with key stakeholders/rights holders or include a plan to fulfill commitments for engagement.
  • Develop a plan for program monitoring and evaluation plan.

For a full list of program design considerations, including equity integration, de-risking strategies and program administration elements, please refer to the application guide.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible costs

See application guide.

What your project must include 

Eligibility criteria Description 
Financing model 
  • Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
  • Other financing models, if approved by GMF 
Building types Existing, low-rise residential properties (e.g. detached, semi-detached, row housing and similar) 
Categories of qualifying resiliency improvements 

GMF does not specify particular types of measures to be utilized by a local program. Rather, the applicant is to define an “eligible measures” list pursuant to the following climate hazards:

  • Rain and flooding
  • Extreme heat
  • Severe weather (wind, hail)
  • Wildfire
  • Drought  

A sample list of eligible measures, as well as measures ineligible for financing in Resiliency PACE, is presented in the application guide,

Home assessment GMF recognizes the absence of a standardized assessment tool for resiliency home retrofits (such as EnerGuide). GMF will defer to the applicant to determine how to assess hazard vulnerability at the household level and prescribe retrofit activities.  
Study requirements 
  • Existing energy efficiency PACE program, currently operational or under development
  • Justification or rationale for a selected climate hazard
  • Focus on at least one of the hazards identified in the Categories of qualifying resiliency improvements section above
  • FCM’s evaluation will favour programs that offer the greatest potential for:
    • equitable design by incorporating the principles of reconciliation and anti-racism, equity and inclusion
    • inclusive engagement, providing equal opportunities to participate in decision making
    • a plan to incorporate post-loss resiliency building support 
Exclusions 

Be advised that programs with any of the following characteristics are deemed ineligible:

  • pilot programs
  • programs geared to new construction
  • programs that do not involve municipal participation and buy-in
  • programs in jurisdictions that do not have PACE enabling legislation supporting financing of resiliency measures
  • programs that do not have a financing component (e.g. incentive-only programs)
  • programs exclusively targeted at financing for non-residential buildings (e.g. commercial, industrial)
  • programs that do not address at least one of the hazards identified in the Categories of qualifying resiliency improvements section above 

Required documents

To apply for GMF funding, you must submit:

  • Completed full application form  
  • Project workbook  
  • Project team organizational chart and resumes  
  • Evidence of municipal support: resolution from council or letter of support signed by the mayor on behalf of council, or by the chief administrative officer or city manager, describing the municipality’s commitment to this application
  • A letter from each confirmed funding source specifying the amount of cash contributed and/or the value of any staff time or in-kind contributions to the study or program  
  • Letter of confirmation of consultation with your provincial or territorial government 

Readiness check 

Question 1

Do you represent a Canadian municipality from Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, or Yukon?

Question 2

Which of the following best describes your organization?

For profit entities are not eligible. While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers other funding, training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey. 

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Do you have a partnership in place with a Canadian municipality?

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Does your municipality have an existing, under development, or previously designed municipal financing program, for home energy upgrades?

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Is the goal of your program design study intended to expand your existing efficiency program by including resiliency upgrades? 

It sounds like you have the start of an excellent project. We’d like to continue the conversation.  

The next step to confirm your eligibility is to contact a GMF representative. They’ll provide you with next steps and support you in starting your application.

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This funding is intended to support Canadian municipal governments and eligible partners from Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, or Yukon. While this funding isn't the right fit, GMF offers other funding, training and resources to support communities in their adaptation journey.

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Application process

Below is an overview of the application process to reach a funding decision.

Phase 1: Review the funding webpage and complete the Readiness Check to determine if you could be eligible for funding and to learn about next steps. Please see the application guide for complete instructions.

Phase 2: Contact a GMF representative

After you have completed the Readiness Check and have determined your eligibility, please contact a GMF representative to discuss your project and obtain the necessary information to complete the next steps.  

Contact a GMF representative to schedule an appointment:

1-877-417-0550

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Phase 3: Prepare your application

To apply for funding, you must submit:

  • A Completed full application form  
  • Project workbook  
  • Project team organizational chart and resumes  
  • Evidence of municipal support: resolution from council or letter of support signed by the mayor on behalf of council, or by the chief administrative officer or city manager, describing the municipality’s commitment to this application
  • A letter from each confirmed funding source specifying the amount of cash contributed and/or the value of any staff time or in-kind contributions to the study or program  
  • Letter of confirmation of consultation with your provincial or territorial government  

Phase 4: Full application submission

Once you have completed the required documents, you will submit them, along with any required supporting documentation. Only applications that are complete when the application window closes will be considered for this round of funding.

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

As you work though the required documents, please refer to the application guide and contact a GMF representative if you have any questions.

Phase 5: GMF internal review

Once the application form is submitted, a GMF project officer will be assigned to your file and will review your application for accuracy and completeness. Officer will work with you to resolve any remaining questions and be your point of contact throughout the remainder of the application and funding-decision process.  

Phase 6: Funding decision

GMF will use robust review processes to make funding decisions.  

How to apply

  • Complete the Readiness check.
  • Download and review the application guide.  
  • Contact a GMF representative to discuss your project and receive the application form at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or 1-877-417-0550.  
  • Review the required documents to ensure you have the necessary information needed to complete them.
  • Complete the application form and submit along with the other required documentation as outlined in the application guide before the deadline.  

Need help to see if this is the right funding for you?

Contact our Outreach team who can answer any questions you have relating to this funding opportunity.

Learn more about the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative. 

Discover the ways GMF is supporting local governments and communities to become more resilient to climate change impacts.

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