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41 programs

InfrastructureRolling intake

Municipal Fleet Electrification, capital projects

Finance a partial or full transition of municipal vehicles and supporting infrastructure.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $10 million combined loan and grant, covering up to 80%; grant up to 15% of the loan.
For
Canadian municipalities and eligible municipal partners; Indigenous applicants must meet the program's municipal partnership,…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
InfrastructureRolling intake

Municipal Fleet Electrification, feasibility studies

Determine whether and how municipal vehicle electrification makes operational and financial sense.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $200,000; base 50% of eligible costs, with higher qualifying shares.
For
Canadian municipalities and eligible municipal partners; Indigenous applicants must meet the program's municipal partnership,…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Staffing and safetyRolling intake

Municipal Training Fund

Recover part of the cost of building staff and council skills, including approved mental-health and workplace-wellness training.

Funder
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipal and Community Affairs
Funding
Municipalities: up to $2,000 per fiscal year. LSDs: up to $1,000 for specified training. Reimbursement rates vary.
For
NL municipalities. LSD eligibility is limited to drinking-water workshops, fire school and mental-health or…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Community planningRolling intake

Net-Zero Transformation, plans

Develop an action-oriented plan that connects land use, municipal systems and emissions reduction.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $200,000; base 50% of eligible costs, with higher qualifying shares.
For
Canadian municipalities and eligible municipal partners; Indigenous applicants must meet the program's municipal partnership,…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
InfrastructureRolling intake

New construction studies for municipal buildings

Prepare a sustainable municipal building project in a small or northern community.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $200,000 and 80% of eligible costs; some first-time northern or Indigenous applicants may receive 100%.
For
Communities of 10,000 or fewer, or eligible northern communities; eligible municipal or Indigenous building…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Regional cooperationOpen

Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program

Help residents reach appointments, work, services and community activities through local or regional transportation.

Funder
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Seniors
Funding
Planning grants up to $10,000; capital grants up to $100,000.
Deadline
November 26, 2026
For
Municipal governments, Indigenous governing bodies and provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
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Housing and developmentRolling intake

One-time retrofit studies for affordable housing

Prepare the technical, financial and design work for a major affordable housing retrofit.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $200,000 for one building or $350,000 for a portfolio; up to 80%, or 100% for qualifying Indigenous applicants.
For
Municipal governments, municipal housing corporations, non-profit affordable housing providers, non-profit housing co-operatives and qualifying…
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Climate and environmentRolling intake

Organic Waste-to-Energy, capital projects

Turn suitable organic waste and waste heat into useful energy through a municipal or regional project.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $10 million combined loan and grant, covering up to 80%; base grant up to 15% of the loan.
For
Canadian municipalities and eligible municipal partners; Indigenous applicants must meet the program's municipal partnership,…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Climate and environmentOpen

Rapid Adaptation Projects

Help smaller communities put proven climate adaptation measures in place.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $75,000; base 70% of eligible costs, with qualifying incentives up to 100%.
Deadline
November 10, 2026
For
Municipalities with populations below 50,000 and eligible non-profit municipal partners; qualifying Indigenous partnerships.
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Data and local developmentRolling intake

Regional Development Fund, Regional Development Program

Advance local and regional economic development where a non-commercial project has a clear diversification or business-development benefit.

Funder
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Jobs, Growth and Rural Development
Funding
Normally up to 25% of eligible costs as a non-repayable contribution. Applicant normally contributes at least 10%.
For
Incorporated nonprofits, municipalities, industry associations, public educational institutions and eligible cooperatives.
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
Housing and developmentRolling intake

Retrofit pathway studies for affordable housing

Help affordable housing providers plan energy upgrades while maintaining affordability.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $65,000 for one building or $200,000 for a portfolio; up to 80%, or 100% for qualifying Indigenous applicants.
For
Municipal governments, municipal housing corporations, non-profit affordable housing providers, non-profit housing co-operatives and qualifying…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
InfrastructureRolling intake

Retrofit pathway studies for municipal buildings

Plan upgrades to town halls, arenas and other municipal buildings before committing capital.

Funder
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund
Funding
Up to $65,000 for one building or $200,000 for a portfolio; base 50%, with higher qualifying shares.
For
Municipalities and eligible partners; buildings must be wholly municipally owned or owned by an…
Source checked October 9, 2026Program details
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75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre
75 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
TRADESHOW
& AGM 2026
Community. Connections. Progress.
November 5, 2026 to November 7, 2026
in St. John's at St. John's Convention Centre
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Conception Bay South
July 20
Clarenville
July 21
Burin
July 22
Gander
July 24
Grand Falls-Windsor
July 25
Corner Brook
July 27
Stephenville
July 28
St. Anthony
July 30
Hawke's Bay
July 31
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Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Details
September 15-16
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
219 Hamilton River Road
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Hawke's Bay

Details
July 31, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
Torrent River Inn
3 Bowater Drive
Hawkes Bay, NL.
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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St. Anthony

Details
July 30, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
83-93 East Street
St. Anthony, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Stephenville

Details
July 28, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
432 Massachusetts Dr.
Stephenville, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Corner Brook

Details
July 27, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
141 O'Connell Drive
Corner Brook, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Grand Falls-Windsor

Details
July 25, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
5 Cromer Ave
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Gander

Details
July 24, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
1 Magee Road
Gander, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Burin

Details
July 22, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
105 Main Street
Burin, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Clarenville

Details
July 21, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
College of the North Atlantic
69 Pleasant Street
Clarenville, NL
To Be Announced
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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Conception Bay South

Details
July 20, 2026
9:30am - 3pm
To Be Announced
Manuels River Interpretation Center
7 Conception Bay Hwy
Conception Bay South, NL
SCHEDULE
Coffee/Networking
9:30am
Housing Discussion
10:00am
Sustainability Discussion
11:00am
Lunch
12:00pm
Regional Prosperity Discussion
1:30pm
End of day
3:00pm
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