We fund pilot projects to support the integration of leading-edge deep energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable energy generation for existing affordable housing retrofits and new builds.
Pilot projects assess innovative solutions in real-world conditions, including a small-scale version of a capital project, or a full-scale, replicable test of a novel approach. Your initiative is expected to demonstrate a high level of energy-efficiency performance and must evaluate innovative measures that have uncertainty around implementation, operations or energy savings. These projects can include solutions implemented in other jurisdictions with positive results that have yet to be tested in Canada.
Time to complete projects
Projects are typically expected to be completed within three years of FCM approval.
Notes
Funding is stackable with CHMC’s Co-Investment Fund and other initiatives of the National Housing Strategy, as well as programs available through the provinces or territories.
We reserve the right to make changes to eligibility criteria and the types of projects funded through this offer.
- 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 (pg. 13).
- Complete and submit the initial proposal form.
- Receive eligibility confirmation and full application form from GMF within three weeks.
- Complete and submit the full application and project workbook.
Quebec municipalities
FCM has an agreement with Quebec's Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH) that allows the ministry to review applications to GMF before they are submitted to FCM. Quebec municipalities and municipally-owned corporations interested in applying should contact GMF.
Municipally-owned corporations are not included in the agreement with MAMH. They must obtain authorization from the Quebec government to secure an agreement with FCM, in accordance with the Ministère du Conseil exécutif. Private non-profit organizations can submit to GMF directly.