Capital project: Signature initiative

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Type
Loan
Region
Canada
Maximum Amount
CA$10,000,000.00

Our signature initiative funding (combined loans and grants) helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes implement bold environmental projects that reduce GHG emissions and protect the air, water or land. This funding is designed to accommodate transformative, best-in-class municipal projects, meaning they’re highly innovative and impactful.

Eligibility

WHO CAN APPLY:

1. All Canadian municipal governments
2. Their project partners, which includes:

  • Private sector entities
  • Indigenous communities 
  • Municipally-owned corporations
  • A regional, provincial or territorial organization delivering municipal services
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Research institutes (e.g., universities)
Contact Details
Email
programs@fcm.ca
Phone
613-241-5221
Additional Info

Contact us before you apply!

Contact Details
Application Details

We will determine whether your capital project is eligible for funding, and if it is, you can follow these steps:

  1. Review the system requirements and instructions for using FCM's application forms, including details on how to submit your application.
  2. Review the prerequisites and required supporting documents.
  3. Review eligible and ineligible costs.
  4. Ensure you have a detailed project budget in place.
  5. Confirm that you’re securing other funding sources for your project:
    1. Sample Letter Confirming Consultation with Provincial/Territorial Government (a prerequisite for all applicants, except municipal governments in Quebec)
    2. Sample Letter from Confirmed Funding Sources (required for each contributing organization, including the lead municipality)
  6. Complete the initial review form.