DEADLINE PASSED: Low Carbon Economy Challenge
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
The Champions stream of the Low Carbon Economy Challenge is currently accepting Expression of Interest submissions until March 25, 2022 at 08:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Visit the How to apply section for more information.
The Low Carbon Economy Challenge is part of the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF). It leverages Canadian ingenuity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generate clean growth in support of Canada’s clean growth and climate action plans by providing approximately $500 million to a wide range of recipients.
The Challenge is divided into two streams: the Champions stream and the Partnerships stream.
The Champions stream second intake is currently accepting Expressions of Interest submissions and will provide over $200 million in funding for GHG emission-reducing projects.
Applicants can request between $1 million and $25 million in funding for eligible project expenditures, with cost-share ranging from 25% to 75% of total project costs depending on the recipient type.
The maximum federal share for specific recipients is as follows:
25% for for-profit private sector businesses
40% for regional/local/municipal governments
40% for not-for-profit organizations
50% for provincial governments/bodies/boards
75% for territorial governments/bodies/boards
75% for Indigenous communities and organizations
The application deadline is March 25, 2022 at 08:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Click here for more information and to apply.