Study: Retrofit or new construction of sustainable affordable housing

1.    Review the application guide. Make sure to look at the eligibility criteria and required document sections. 
2.    Visit the FCM funding portal to create your profile and request a PIN to access the system. Already have an FCM funding portal profile? Skip to step 3. 
3.    Complete the pre-application form available on the FCM funding portal following the instructions in the application guide. 
4.    Eligible projects will be invited to submit a full application.  

Quebec municipalities

FCM has an agreement with Quebec's Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH) that allows the ministry to review applications to GMF before they are submitted to FCM. Quebec municipalities and municipally-owned corporations interested in applying should contact GMF.

Municipally-owned corporations are not included in the agreement with MAMH. They must obtain authorization from the Quebec government to secure an agreement with FCM, in accordance with the Ministère du Conseil exécutif. Private non-profit organizations can submit to GMF directly.

Once you have completed all the steps in the ‘How to apply’ section, submit your application by following the steps below. Note that the content of the links is available in French only.

1. Save your application form using the appropriate file name.
   • Save the application form to your local device with the following filename: FMV_ "your municipality's name"_ "date" (YYMMDD). For example: FMV_TownofABC_180228.pdf
2. Log in to the Portail gouvernemental des affaires municipales et régionales using your username and password. 
   • To submit your form click on “File Transfer”.
   • In the “Recipient” drop-down list, select the applicable program.
   • Upload your files and press “Transfer” once your request is complete.
3. Receive confirmation from MAMH.
   • MAMH assesses the applications to ensure that the projects submitted do not conflict with Quebec's government policies and directives. Once the assessment has been completed, MAMH informs the applicant of their decision and sends compliant applications to GMF for review.
   • MAMH requires up to 15 working days to review the application and forward it to GMF.
4. Receive approval from GMF.
   • GMF will inform the applicant once they receive the application from MAMH and review the submission. If the application is approved for funding, an agreement between FCM and the applicant is prepared.