Pilot project: Signature initiative

Municipalities and municipal partners with a population of 20,000 or under may qualify for a grant of up to 80 per cent of eligible project costs under certain conditions. Contact us to find out if your municipality is eligible.

Overview of the Pilot project: Signature initiative program:

Our signature initiative funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes pilot 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. You may pilot any initiative (or compare initiatives) in any sector (or in multiple sectors). Your pilot project’s outcomes should help you decide whether to implement a full-scale, permanent version of the project. The pilot should assess whether the project has solid business case and the ability to deliver strong environmental, financial and social benefits directly to your community or through replication in other municipalities.

Benefits of the Pilot project: Signature initiative program:

Supported Sectors:
Waste
Water
Energy
Transportation
Land Use

Eligibility criteria of the Pilot project: Signature initiative program:

The following organizations are eligible for GMF funding:
Canadian municipal governments (e.g., towns, cities, regions, districts,
And local boards)
Municipal partners, which include:
Private sector entities
Indigenous communities1
Municipally owned corporations
Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services
Non-governmental organizations
Not-for-profit organizations
Research institutes (e.g., universities)
Federal, provincial and territorial governments, their agencies, and organizations
They control are not eligible to receive GMF funding.