As Canada intensifies its commitment to sustainable development, several grants are available in 2025 to support green building initiatives. Here are some top programs:
Launched to drive energy efficiency in homes and buildings, the CGBS offers funding to accelerate the adoption of high-performance building codes and support deep retrofits. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable construction practices across the country.
Funding Amounts: The CGBS has allocated substantial funds to various organizations to promote energy-efficient building practices. For instance:
- Almost $1.5M was given to the Canada Green Building Council to support building owners in adopting high-performance tiers of the National Energy Code for Buildings.
- $2.7M was given to the City of Toronto to establish emissions performance requirements for existing buildings.
Eligibility: Organizations, municipalities, and industry associations involved in building construction and retrofitting.
DRAI provides funding to organizations that assist building owners in developing deep retrofits for commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings. The goal is to drive market transformation towards energy-efficient buildings.
Funding Amounts: DRAI provides significant funding to organizations facilitating deep retrofits. Examples include:
- Almost $25M to the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada to advance deep retrofit projects in commercial buildings.
- Over $13M to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to guide multi-unit residential building owners through deep retrofits.
Eligibility: Organizations acting as retrofit accelerators, assisting building owners in the commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential sectors.
The GICB program supports the construction and retrofitting of community buildings to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance climate resilience. It focuses on projects that serve high-needs, underserved communities.
Funding Amounts: The GICB program offers funding for projects with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $25 million.
Eligibility: Municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and other public sector bodies.
Uses: Retrofits, repairs, upgrades, and new construction of community buildings to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, and climate resilience.
This program offers grants of up to $5,000 and interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to homeowners undertaking energy-efficient retrofits, such as installing heat pumps, improving insulation, and upgrading windows and doors.
Administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the GMF provides funding and capacity-building support for municipalities to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and revitalize public infrastructure through sustainable building projects.
Funding Amounts:
- Combined grants and loans covering up to 80% of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $10 million.
- Grants up to 15% of the loan amount; an additional 5% grant is available if the project involves brownfield remediation.
Eligibility: Municipalities and their partners.
Uses: Capital projects, studies, and pilot initiatives focusing on energy efficiency, waste management, transportation, and sustainable community planning.
These programs reflect Canada’s dedication to fostering sustainable building practices nationwide. By leveraging these grants, individuals and organizations can contribute to a greener future while benefiting from financial support to implement energy-efficient solutions.
For more detailed information and application processes, please refer to the respective program links provided in each section.