Webinar: FCM Collective - Water systems financing to support housing growth
Hosted by: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
What to expect: Explore financing models and practical tools to expand water and wastewater systems that enable housing development and sustainable growth
Co-operators Resilience Acceleration Lab is inviting municipalities to apply for funding to develop infrastructure projects that reduce climate risks, including flooding, wildfires, storms and heat. Selected proposals may receive up to $250,000 and expert guidance to prepare for private capital financing.
Deadlines: January 30, 2026.
Information sessions: October 29 and November 21, 2025 (12:00–1:00 PM EST). Register by email.
UPDATE! Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) & New Buildings Call under the Energy Innovation Program
Details
The 2026–2027 Call for Applications under the Habitat Stewardship Program is now open. The HSP provides funding to help Canadians contribute to the recovery of species at risk listed under the Species at Risk Act or designated by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.
Expression of Interest (EOI) deadline: October 15, 2025.
Application deadline: November 13, 2025.
Natural Resources Canada will launch a new Buildings Call – Prefabrication Design Challenge and Demonstration Prize under the Energy Innovation Program in Winter 2026. The program will:
Support innovation in offsite and prefabricated construction methods
Accelerate the pace of housing supply across Canada
Advance energy efficiency, building performance, and affordability
New Programs, Funding Update & Webinar
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New funding opportunities added to the database:
CanExport Community Investments: Supports Canadian communities in attracting, retaining and expanding foreign direct investment. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible costs, from $3,000 to $500,000 per project. Deadline: January 5–30, 2026 (for 2026–27 projects).
AMANS Equity, Anti-racism and Accessibility Grant: Up to $1,500 per municipality or village to implement action items from approved Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Plans. First-come, first-served until program funds are allocated.
Assess and Retrofit stream of the Green Freight Program is open. Deadline: Continuous Intake.
CLIMAtlantic Webinar Series - Letting Nature Lead: Prioritizing Nature in Climate Adaptation (remaining 2 of 3):
Coastal Adaptation: Protecting Nature and Communities – October 15, 12PM, register here
Healthy Ecosystems and Human Activity: Chignecto Case Study – November 12, 12PM, register here
Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program: Funding for sector-wide agri-food projects. Municipalities eligible; up to $1M per project; typical 50/50 cost-share. Deadline: Continuous intake until March 31, 2029.
Commemorate Canada: Funding for national-scope anniversaries (25/50/75/100+ years) that are free, public and educational. Municipalities eligible. Deadline: October 1, 2025.
Community Network Grant (2025–26): Up to $40,000 for community projects that challenge hate and reduce barriers. Municipalities cannot apply as leads but may participate through eligible partners. Deadline: October 31, 2025.
What to expect: Learn to use the Climate-Ready Communities Assessment Tool to identify climate risks, develop equitable adaptation plans and hear lessons from Fredericton’s real-world experience
Cyber Security Cooperation Program – New to the Database! Provides time-limited grants to strengthen Canada’s cyber resilience, including municipal cyber-security projects.
Deadline: September 25, 2025
Powering the Future: Solid-State Hydrogen Storage for Military Platforms – New to the Database! Competitive funding challenge through Defence IDEaS to develop safe and efficient hydrogen storage technologies. Municipalities are eligible but best positioned through partnerships with local research institutions or companies.
Deadline: October 22, 2025
Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) – Coming Soon! A new 10-year federal-provincial funding agreement with $171 million in federal support for Nova Scotia. CHIF will fund housing and enabling infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems.
Federal share: up to 40%
Provincial share: up to 33.33%
Notably, CHIF allows 100% federal stacking, unlike previous programs.
Launch expected early 2026.
NEW! Trail Maintenance Grant
Details
New funding opportunity added to the database. Not directly applicable for municipalities, but could be useful if they partner with local nonprofits or registered charities:
Trail Maintenance Grant: Supports community groups with trail upkeep, infrastructure repairs and emergency restoration. Covers up to 50% of costs. Applications open April 1 – December 1, 2025.
