How much of my costs will this program cover?
Total Eligible Project Cost
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General program (up to % max from program)
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In the territories and for Indigenous communities (up to % max from program)
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Retrofits up to $9,999,999
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Retrofits costs $10,000,000+
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New builds up to first $9,999,999 of costs
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New builds costs $10,000,000+
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The CBR program is a $167 million initiative administered through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund. The program helps to optimize the energy performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of community buildings owned by municipalities and not-for-profit organizations. There are five available funding streams:
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Community Building Monitoring and Analysis Grant
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Community Building Recommissioning Grant
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GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Studies
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GHG Impact Retrofit Capital Projects
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GHG Reduction Pathway Retrofit Capital Projects
Who is eligible to apply?
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With exception of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) namesake municipalities: the cities of Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, and the Halifax Regional Municipality
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private-sector entities
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Indigenous communities
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municipally owned corporations
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regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
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non-governmental organizations
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not-for-profit organizations
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research institutes (e.g., universities)
* Quebec municipalities are currently ineligible
What types of buildings are eligible?
CBR funding is available for projects that focus on community buildings. Community buildings are defined as: an enclosed public place or enclosed workplace that is:
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Owned by a municipal government or not-for-profit organization
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Primarily used to provide athletic, recreational, cultural and community programs or services to the local community
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Widely accessible to everyone, offering services that enhance the health and well-being, skills development, and economic development of individuals and communities
Types of Projects & Requirements:
Community Building Monitoring and Analysis Grant
Community Building Recommissioning Grant
GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Studies
GHG Impact Retrofit Capital Projects
GHG Reduction Pathway Retrofit Capital Projects
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Capital project must be supported by a GHG reduction pathway feasibility study or equivalent
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Application must include the phase(s)/measure(s) identified in the pathway that are sequenced to achieve near net-zero GHG emissions within 20 years
How much of my costs will this program cover?
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Community Building Monitoring and Analysis Grant
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Community Building Recommissioning Grant
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GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Studies
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Grant up to 80% of eligible costs
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Up to $65,000 for a single building, $200,000 for portfolio buildings
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GHG Impact Retrofit Capital Projects
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GHG Reduction Pathway Retrofit Capital Projects
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