GICB-$1.5 Billion in Funding
Support for Retrofits and New Builds
Requirements
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You must be a municipal or regional government; a provincial or territorial government; a public sector body; a not-for-profit organization; a registered charity; or an Indigenous community.
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Projects such as retrofits, repairs and upgrades to existing community buildings or the construction of new community buildings.
About the GICB Program
The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) Program offers funding to improve energy efficiency and inclusivity in community buildings across Canada. The program supports retrofitting existing buildings and constructing new, energy-efficient, and accessible spaces for underserved and Indigenous communities.
Application Dates:
Small to Medium Projects: August 1, 2024, to October 16, 2024, 15:00 ET.
Large Projects: September 4, 2024, to October 16, 2024, 15:00 ET.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
Municipal/regional governments
Provincial/territorial governments
Public sector bodies
Not-for-profit organizations
Indigenous communities
Funding Available
The GICB Program provides two streams of funding:
Small to Medium Projects: Eligible projects with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $3 million.
Large Projects: For projects that exceed $3 million in eligible costs, aimed at larger community buildings or multi-purpose facilities.
The funding provided through this program can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for Indigenous applicants and other priority communities, while other applicants may receive up to 80% of project costs.
Eligible Projects
Projects supported by the GICB Program include the construction or retrofitting of community buildings that:
Increase Energy Efficiency: Utilize energy-saving technologies and materials to reduce energy consumption.
Promote Inclusivity: Focus on accessibility for all community members, ensuring that underserved populations benefit from these spaces.
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Implement strategies and designs that contribute to lowering emissions.
Use Renewable Energy: Incorporate clean energy technologies such as solar panels or geothermal heating to power buildings.
Why Choose the GICB Program?
Sustainability: Make your community buildings greener by incorporating the latest energy-efficient technologies.
Social Impact: Address inclusivity by making spaces accessible to all, especially vulnerable groups.
Government Support: Take advantage of federal funding to improve your infrastructure while reducing your environmental footprint.
