Communautés à faibles émissions de carbone – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Municipal governments and local authorities - Indigenous communities and First Nations - Non-profit organizations focused on community development - Community-based organizations and cooperatives - Regional districts and inter-municipal partnerships - Public institutions (schools, hospitals, community centers) - Community energy organizations ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $75,000 CAD - Coverage Rate: 75% of eligible project costs - Recipient Contribution: 25% cost-sharing required (in-kind or cash) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (contribution/subsidy) - Funding Type: Federal contribution for planning and feasibility phases ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Energy planning and strategy development studies - Clean energy feasibility analyses and technical assessments - Renewable energy project design and engineering reports - Carbon footprint and emissions assessment studies - Community consultation and engagement activities - Environmental impact assessments related to clean energy - Professional fees (engineers, consultants, project managers) - Preliminary site assessments for clean energy infrastructure ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Phase: Limited to planning, assessment, and study phases only; not for implementation or construction - Cost Sharing: Minimum 25% match from applicant (non-federal sources) - Timeline: Project must be completed within defined grant period - Reporting: Recipients must provide progress reports and final documentation - Clean Energy Focus: Projects must align with federal clean energy and emissions reduction priorities - Community Benefit: Projects should demonstrate community environmental and social benefits - Eligible Costs Only: All expenses must be pre-approved and documented with receipts - Compliance: Adherence to federal funding guidelines, environmental standards, and accessibility requirements