27 April 2026

The Green Municipal Fund’s Retrofit Pathway Study grant funds detailed feasibility studies that assess the approaches needed to retrofit existing municipal buildings to achieve deep energy and GHG reductions. It’s designed to help communities plan long-term building upgrades — a practical first step before committing to capital work.

Eligible Projects

• Studies may focus on a single municipal building or a portfolio of municipal buildings 
• Buildings such as band offices, community centres, cultural facilities, and emergency centres
• Studies must identify a pathway to deep energy and GHG emissions reductions over time

Eligibility

An Indigenous community is an eligible lead applicant if they are partnering with a Canadian municipal government on an eligible project, or if they have a shared service agreement with a Canadian municipal government related to municipal infrastructure, climate change or adaptation. 

Amount

• Grant for up to 50% of eligible costs — up to $65,000 for a single building, up to $200,000 for multiple buildings 
• First-time Indigenous applicants in eligible northern communities may qualify for a grant of up to 100% of eligible costs 

Deadline

Rolling intake — applications are accepted year-round, though this offer will close when all funding has been allocated. 

Funding Overview:

The Cultural Infrastructure program supports creation of, or the improvement of, arts, heritage, culture and creative innovation spaces. This program improves the access to, and quality of, professional arts and cultural facilities for residents and tourists alike.

Eligibility:

Local Governments
Registered First Nations governments
Registered Not-for-Profits
Wholly Owned First Nation Development Corporations
*Applicants must be located within the NDIT service area in Northern or Central B.C.

Funding Terms:

• Up to $100,000 available to a maximum of 70 % for upgrades or repairs to an existing facility or amenity
• Up to $300,000 available to a maximum of 50 % for new construction and/or substantial upgrades to existing facilities

Intake Frequency: Intake is tri-annual.