Resource Trees Template: Create a tree maintenance and monitoring plan Does your community have a plan to care for its newly planted trees? The long-term health and sustainability of your community’s urban forests depend on a well-executed tree maintenance and monitoring plan. A strong plan will support healthy tree growth, track progress and respond to challenges ove… January 30, 2026
General Content Resilient community facilities toolkit for small municipalities Why building community facility resilience mattersCanada is heating at twice the global average, pushing buildings and power systems to their limits. Rising heat waves and heavier storms are straining community facilities, leaving residents at risk during outages and indoor heat emergencies. For sm… January 14, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Permeable pavements for flood resilience Permeable pavements are an engineered approach to nature-based solutions. These surfaces allow stormwater to pass through the pavement into the underlying ground, reducing runoff and flood risk. They increase resilience by managing stormwater locally, improving water quality and decreasing stress o… January 6, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Wetland restoration or construction for flood resilience Wetland restoration or construction involves creating or rehabilitating wetland areas to manage stormwater, absorb floodwaters and improve water quality. These projects increase community resilience by reducing downstream flooding, supporting biodiversity and providing natural buffers against extre… January 6, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Cooling centres for heat resilience Accessible cooling saves lives during extreme heat events. Cooling centres are designated facilities where residents can find relief from extreme heat, typically offering air conditioning, hydration and rest spaces.They increase resilience by protecting heat-sensitive populations from heat-related … January 13, 2026
Funding Municipal fleet electrification Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification What we fundWe fund studies that assess the feasibility of the transition of municipal and/or transit fleets to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and low-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Transitioning to electric vehicles will lower fuel and mai… October 31, 2023
Funding Climate Adaptation Feasibility study: Adaptation in Action Apply for up to $70K in funding for climate adaptation feasibility studies. June 30, 2025
News Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network enters implementation phase following establishment of seven local centres Today FCM’s Green Municipal Fund announced a milestone for its Low Carbon Cities Canada network, shifting from start-up phase to full implementation following the final transfer of funds establishing all seven local LC3 centres in Canada’s largest urban areas. Reflecting this evolution, FCM today a… March 11, 2022
Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Community-led vehicle charging network drives big shift in rural setting In 2016, the regional districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary launched a pilot project to build an extensive network of electric vehicle charging stations and promote a shift to electric vehicles. Given the long distances between the small communities in BC’s r… September 15, 2020
