The Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, formerly Infrastructure Canada, is pleased to announce the launch of a third application intake for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/07/federal-government-to-fund-more-community-buildings-across-the.html.
The GICB program aims to build new community buildings in areas with populations experiencing higher needs, and improve the quality and resilience of existing buildings, making them more energy efficient and more open and accessible. Please consult the GICB Applicant Guide for full program information.
In 2020, the Government of Canada announced up to $1.5 billion in federal funding to establish the GICB program. On April 16, 2024, Budget 2024 provided a $500 million top-up to the existing Program and extended it to 2029.
On August 1, 2024, the program will accept applications for small and medium retrofit projects, with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $2,999,999.
On September 4, 2024, the program will accept applications for large retrofit and new build projects, with total eligible costs ranging from $3 million to $25 million.
The deadline to apply under each stream of the program is October 16, 2024, at 15:00, Eastern Time.
If you do not already have an online account with the GICB program, you must complete the Applicant Registration Form. Then, starting on the launch date for your project stream, apply online by logging into the Applicant Portal using your new (or existing) username and password.
Please note: The Applicant Portal will only be available on the launch dates for your project streams.
You can also register for one of our upcoming live webinars to learn more about the program’s requirements. Visit the GICB website for more details and to register for an English or French webinar. Space is limited, register early!
If you have any questions about the GICB program, contact us at gicbp-pbcvi@infc.gc.ca