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Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF)

Administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada

Cost-shared funding for GHG-reducing projects across industry, buildings, and communities. Multiple streams; large project scale.

Per-organization
$250K–$25.0M
Deadline
Intake window
Decision
~32 weeks
Match required
60%

About the program

LCEF funds projects that materially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. Multiple streams target industry, buildings, forestry/agriculture, and Indigenous-led projects. Cost share varies by stream.

◆ Funding structure

How much is on the table

The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.

Total program pool
Not disclosed

This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.

Per organization
$250K–$25.0M

Matching contribution required from your organization (60%).

Example project
Total project
$41,666,667
Grant
$25,000,000
You contribute
$16,666,667
◆ Your fit

Does your organization qualify?

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◆ GovMoney analysis

Worth applying?

For projects with quantifiable GHG reduction and a credible measurement plan. The MRV (measurement, reporting, verification) rigor required rules out speculative or hard-to-measure projects.

◆ Model the numbers

What could this program fund for you?

Live estimator using this program's rate and cap. Drag the slider to see the impact on your project.

◆ ROI calculator

Model your funding

Enter the total cost of the project you want to fund with LCEF. We'll estimate the grant amount, your matching contribution, and your net cost.

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$5K$75.0M
Program parameters
Funding rate60%
Per-org cap$25,000,000
Match requiredYes
Your take
Program funds you
Your contribution
Total project
Effective cost to you

Estimates are illustrative — actual funding depends on eligibility, cost classification, and review outcomes. For a firm quote, book a call with our team.

◆ We can file this for you

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◆ Done-for-you filing

Let GovMoney handle the paperwork

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◆ Next steps

Your path forward

Three concrete moves. Do them yourself or hand off to GovMoney.

1

Determine your project

Scope the specific R&D activity, purchase, hire, or export initiative that maps to this program's eligibility. Ambiguous project scope is the #1 rejection driver.

2

Validate your eligibility

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3

File the application

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◆ Get moving

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