Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program
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Who actually receives this funding
14 businesses received this funding in 2025 — 135 awards since 2018. Typical award: $891.8K. Half of all awards fall between $350K and $2.05M. The advertised maximum is $5M — most awards land closer to $891.8K. 51% of recipients are for-profit businesses. Top provinces: Ontario 40% · British Columbia 36% · Quebec 15%. Covers: NRCan GCWood contributions to construction companies and industry associations. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure data · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Data through Q3 2026.
The typical award here is $891.8K — the median of 135 awards since 2018, even though the program advertises up to $5M. In 2025, 14 businesses were funded; 51% were for-profit companies.
Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Non-repayable contributions for demonstration projects that use innovative mass timber and engineered wood products in non-residential, tall wood, and multi-unit residential buildings. Funds the incremental costs of being a 'first mover' in wood-intensive construction, supporting updated building codes, reduced construction emissions, and accelerated housing delivery.
Eligibility Requirements
- Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada
- For-profit corporations and not-for-profit organizations
- Industry associations and standards associations
- Indigenous organizations and groups
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments
- Housing developers and housing providers (for 2026 MURB stream)
- Project must demonstrate innovative wood-based building products or technologies
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $5,000,000
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Periodic Calls for Proposals — 2026 MURB call closed April 27, 2026. Next call not yet announced. Join mailing list for updates.
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Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Project uses conventional wood framing rather than innovative engineered wood products
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Application Steps
Required Documents 9
Eligible Expenses 8
Ineligible Expenses 5
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