Funding Guide
National Programs
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant
-
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national charity that funds environmental projects across Canada. The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.
Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives.
Summer Submission Deadline
Submission Deadline: July 15
Regional advisory board meeting: September
Applicants notified: October
Green Municipal Fund
Green Municipal Fund (GMF) funds local sustainability projects that help municipalities adopt climate solutions faster. Funding can cover between 50 and 80 percent of your eligible project costs, and certain communities may be eligible for up to 100 percent of project costs.
-
Financing for construction or retrofit of new affordable housing projects that covers 20% of eligible project costs through a combination of 50% grant and 50% loan. Municipal governments, municipal corporations and non-profits are eligible to apply.
While funding for capital projects and pilots will remain closed, SAH is working diligently to reopen the application portal for grants to support retrofit projects at the pre-constructions stage. A full program update is expected in the summer of 2026
-
This funding helps Canadian cities and communities produce and utilize local sources of energy and generate additional valuable products such as digestate and fertilizers, ultimately resulting in a net GHG emission reduction. Canadian municipal governments, and municipal partners are eligible.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.
-
Funding to support improving the performance of municipal buildings to lower operating and maintenance costs, reduce emissions, and free up budget for essential services like housing, transit and infrastructure.
Funding update
Sustainable Municipal Buildings funding now supports energy retrofits in municipally-owned community buildings.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.
-
Combined loan and grant funding to support municipalities in constructing innovative infrastructure that has the potential to result in a significant contribution to net-zero. Canadian municipal governments, and municipal partners are eligible.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.
-
Funding to support municipalities and their partners in constructing, commissioning and rapidly deploying a successful implementation of a low-carbon community energy system.
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted year-round, though this offer may close when all funding has been allocated.
-
They fund projects that enhance long-term climate resilience in communities equitably and inclusively, at any stage of their climate journey.
The award goes up to a maximum of $140,000 (based on the lead applicant's population size)
Application Deadline:
Funding available: April 14 - June 25, 2026 and October 6 - December 8, 2026.
RBC Foundation Community Investments
RBC’s Community Investments program funds Canadian organizations focused on advancing climate solutions and supporting the transition to a net-zero economy, equipping people with skills for a thriving future, and driving equitable opportunities for prosperity. Registered charities, non- profits, and qualified donees across Canada can apply year-round for funding.
-
The RBC Foundation Community Infrastructure Fund provides support for retrofits, repairs or upgrades to existing public community buildings, as well as construction of new community spaces across Canada. Funding amounts range between $25,000 and $2.5 million, payable over a maximum of five years.
Applications are accepted online on a rolling basis
Nova Scotia Provincial Programs
Pollution Probe
Pollution Probe is a Canadian charitable environmental organization founded by University of Toronto students and professors. Pollution Probe pursues environmental gains by working productively with governments, industry and the public, with a steadfast commitment to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthy Planet.
-
Pollution Probe’s CHARGED Program is supporting the Government of Canada’s commitment to having Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) comprise 50% of new passenger vehicle sales by 2030, and 100% by 2035. CHARGED provides funding to applicants to support the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations are eligible for this program.
The program will run until March 31, 2027, with funding awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are prioritizing under-served locations across Nova Scotia & Newfoundland.
Government of Nova Scotia
-
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs are a way to support homeowners finance energy efficiency upgrades and cleaner energy solutions for their homes. Municipalities can create their own PACE program, or join an existing turn-key program such as Clean Energy Financing or SwitchPACE.
Continuous intake for homeowners and municipalities