FAQs: Studies

We will continue to aim to provide a funding decision within four months from the time your complete application is received, including all required documents. Due to a high volume of GMF funding applications at this time, it may take slightly longer than four months to receive a funding decision. Please contact us for more information.

There is no difference in the funding approval process for plans, studies, tests and brownfields capital projects. Submitted applications are reviewed as they are received in a non-competitive process. They are not compared to other applications, but instead scored according to established criteria. The new competitive process only applies to capital projects in the energy, transportation, waste and water sectors.

We cover up to 50% of eligible costs for feasibility studies and field tests.

We offer grants, which cover up to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $175,000, to undertake eligible feasibility studies and field tests. The maximum grant is based on our analysis of applications received to date.

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 eligible costs for feasibility studies and field tests. Contact us for more details about our eligible cost dates and reimbursement procedures.