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New to the Portal: Capacity Development Partner Grants
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The Capacity Development Partner Grants program supports organizations that deliver technical training and capacity-building activities for local governments. Through GMF’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative, funding is available to design and deliver training that helps municipalities and Indigenous communities assess climate risks, integrate adaptation into plans and systems, implement climate resilience projects, and explore innovative approaches to financing adaptation initiatives.
Open to:
- Non-profit organizations
- Research organizations
- First Nations
- Municipalities (qualified local governments)
Expression of interest deadline: July 21, 2026
Program Update: Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH)
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The Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative is preparing to reopen pre-construction grant funding for affordable housing retrofit projects. While funding for capital and pilot projects remains closed, a full program update is expected in summer 2026, including details on eligibility, grant amounts, and application timelines.
In the meantime, municipalities and housing providers can continue to access SAH’s free planning, training, and technical support services. Municipal, non-profit, and co-operative housing providers can learn more about the updated funding, eligibility requirements, and available technical support during a free webinar:
Now Open: Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream
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Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream: ACOA funding of up to $1 million for small-scale community infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, community assets, and climate resilience across Atlantic Canada.
Open to:
- Indigenous governments
- Indigenous-led not-for-profit organizations
- Municipal governments
- Regional governments and agencies
- Municipal-owned organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
Application deadline: Continuous intake
New to the Portal: CRTC Broadband Fund – Call 4
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CRTC Broadband Fund – Call 4: Federal funding for projects that expand or improve high-speed broadband Internet access in underserved Canadian communities, including fixed broadband infrastructure and certain satellite-dependent community projects.
Open to:
- Indigenous governments and band councils
- Municipal governments
- Municipal-owned public bodies
- Canadian for-profit corporations
- Canadian not-for-profit corporations
- Partnerships, joint ventures, and consortia of eligible entities
Application deadline: August 13, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ADT
New to the Portal: New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-Based Projects
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New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-Based Projects: Federal funding of up to $50,000 for projects that enhance seniors’ social inclusion, participation, and community engagement.
Open to:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Coalitions, networks and ad hoc committees
- Municipal governments
- Research organizations or institutes
- Educational institutions
- Public health and social services institutions
- Indigenous organizations
Application deadline: July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT
New to the Portal: Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding
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Accessible Canada – National AccessAbility Week Funding: Federal funding for projects that promote accessibility and disability inclusion through National AccessAbility Week activities across Canada.
Open to:
- Municipalities
- Non-profit Organizations
- Community Groups
- First Nations
- Registered Charities
Application deadline: July 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT
New to the Portal: Building Inclusive Communities Fund
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Building Inclusive Communities Fund: Provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion, equity, and community participation.
Open to:
- Municipalities
- Non-profit Organizations
- Community Groups
- First Nations
- Registered Charities
Application deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ADT
New to the Portal: Tourism Digital Assistance Program – Communities
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Tourism Digital Assistance Program – Communities: Provincial program matching NS municipalities and tourism organizations with digital consultants for up to $15,000 in services to promote communities online.
Open to:
- Municipalities
- Non-profit Organizations
- Community Groups
Application deadline: May 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM ADT
