Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2007
New funding opportunity
Request for Proposals opening onFebruary 13, 2008
Exceptional municipal solid waste diversion projects
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| Director's message |
GMF is keeping pace
Canadian municipalities build, own and maintain most of the infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life, yet they do not have the resources to maintain it.
On November 20, 2007, FCM released a report from a research team led by Dr. Saeed Mirza of McGill University's Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
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Canadian municipalities build, own and maintain most of the infrastructure that supports our economy and quality of life, yet they do not have the resources to maintain it.
On November 20, 2007, FCM released a report from a research team led by Dr. Saeed Mirza of McGill University's Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
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| GMF funding updates |
New GMF framework supports multiple stages
On January 2, 2008, FCM will launch a new framework for Green Municipal Fund funding. It includes three streams: Plans, Studies and Projects.
The new GMF framework recognizes the distinct nature of sustainable community plans versus feasibility studies and field tests.
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On January 2, 2008, FCM will launch a new framework for Green Municipal Fund funding. It includes three streams: Plans, Studies and Projects.
The new GMF framework recognizes the distinct nature of sustainable community plans versus feasibility studies and field tests.
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GMF funding program webinar:
guidelines and tips
Do not miss out on this important webinar!
View dates from January 10 to
February 29, 2008
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Capacity Building Webinar
December 12, 2008
"Assessing the Vulnerability of Water Infrastructure to Climate Change"
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Grants for Sustainable Community Plans
FCM will offer GMF grants of up to $350,000 to cover half the eligible costs of integrated sustainable community plans. Plans must consider environmental, social and economic objectives and include specific targets for environmental performance.
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FCM will offer GMF grants of up to $350,000 to cover half the eligible costs of feasibility studies and field tests that seek to demonstrate the potential of a project to improve the environmental effectiveness of municipal operations related to brownfields, energy, transportation, waste or water.
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CSCD is experimenting with delivering parts of the GMF Capacity Building program through Regional Facilitators. The pilot program was announced in late 2006 and began operating in Fall 2007. In the last year, it has generated a tremendous amount of interest from municipal governments across the country. |
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ACT grants: next deadline December 17, 2007
ACT grants of up to $5,000 are available to facilitate uptake of existing regulatory solutions that contribute to housing affordability, e.g. by reducing residential development costs, or increase housing options. It is expected this will typically involve workshops or similar sessions with municipal staff, industry members and other key stakeholders as may be relevant. The solutions may be ones developed through ACT or otherwise. You can also apply for an ACT grant at other times during the year.
The application form and "About ACT Grants” are available from ACT's website
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