FAQs: Applications, Eligibility and Financing

When can I apply for funding?

You can apply for funding at any time. As of December 1, 2011, we are accepting new applications for plans, feasibility studies and field tests, and for capital projects in all sectors.

How can I find out whether my initiative is eligible?

Our Eligibility Questionnaire can help you determine whether you and your initiative are eligible for funding. While this questionnaire is optional, we strongly encourage you to complete it before committing the time required to complete an application.

Who is eligible for GMF funding?

GMF funding is available to municipal governments and their partners in eligible projects. For more information, see Eligibility.

Can we start our initiative before our funding application is approved?

Yes, but any costs you incur will only be eligible for GMF reimbursement as of the date we receive your complete application if your initiative is approved for funding.

How much funding is available from GMF?

The majority of funding available from GMF is loan funding for capital projects. In 2012-2013, we are aiming to approve:

• $45 million in loans and $5 million in grants for capital projects in the energy, transportation, waste, water sectors
• a minimum of $20 million in loans for capital projects in the brownfields sector
• $6 million in grants for plans, feasibility studies and field tests

To best manage the high demand for GMF funding, the high quality of applications we receive, and the limited funding available each year, we are adopting a new, competitive selection process for capital projects in the energy, transportation, waste and water sectors. Not all applications that meet our minimum criteria will be approved and we reserve the right to partially fund projects.

What costs are eligible and when do they become eligible?

A. If your application is approved, costs become eligible as of the date that we receive your complete application. Costs incurred to hire a consultant to prepare the application form are also eligible up to 90 days before the date we receive your application. Eligible costs are partially reimbursed.

Please see our list of eligible and ineligible costs and contact us for more details about our eligible cost dates and reimbursement procedures.

Are GMF funds considered federal funds? Can they be combined with federal contributions?

GMF funds are not considered federal funds, they are considered municipal funds. They can therefore be combined with federal funding in a jointly funded municipal project.