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Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program

Natural Resources Canada
Maximum Funding
Up to $5,000,000
Periodic Calls for Proposals — 2026 MURB call closed April 27, 2026. Next cal...
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
50%
Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood) Program provides up to $5,000,000. 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. The program covers up to 50% of eligible costs. 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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Real recipient data

Who actually receives this funding

12 businesses received this funding in 2025 — 70 awards since 2018. Typical award: $600.1K. Half of all awards fall between $261.9K and $1.21M. The advertised maximum is $5M — most awards land closer to $600.1K. 47% of recipients are for-profit businesses. Top provinces: Ontario 36% · British Columbia 30% · Quebec 20%. 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 October 2026.

The typical award here is $600.1K — the median of 70 awards since 2018, even though the program advertises up to $5M. In 2025, 12 businesses were funded.

12funded in 2025
$600.1Ktypical award
70awards since 2018
47%for-profit

Most awards fall between $261.9K and $1.21M, with a typical (median) award of $600.1K. The program funds up to $5M for the largest projects — about 8.3 times the typical award.

Where awards land
typical $600.1K $261.9K $1.21M
up to $5M

Most awards land between $261.9K and $1.21M, with a typical award of $600.1K — and this program funds up to $5M for the largest projects.

Top provinces ON 36%BC 30%QC 20%

Named recipients

Recent recipients include Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation (Burnaby, BC, 2025), New Dawn Centre (Sydney, NS, 2025) and The Governors of Athabasca University (Athabasca, AB, 2025).

  1. 2025Metro Vancouver Housing CorporationBurnaby, BC
  2. 2025New Dawn CentreSydney, NS
  3. 2025The Governors of Athabasca UniversityAthabasca, AB
  4. 2025British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBurnaby, BC
  5. 2025The Children’s Family House Society of BC Operating as Ronald McDonald House BC & YukonVancouver, BC
  6. 2025Sustainable Buildings CanadaToronto, ON
  7. 2025MTC Mass Timber Company LimitedBedford, NS
  8. 20255468796 Architecture Inc.Winnipeg, MB
  9. 2025The Corporation of the Town of Smiths FallsSmiths Falls, ON
  10. 2025Bureau de Promotion des Produits du Bois du QuébecQuebec, QC
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  1. 2025Samcon Stanley PropertiesMontreal, QC
  2. 2024Prefab Buildings InitiativeKelowna, BC
  3. 2024Climate Smart Buildings AllianceMississauga, ON
  4. 2024Tooketree Passive HomesBaysville, ON
  5. 2024The University of New BrunswickFredericton, NB
  6. 2024Southern Chiefs’ Organization Inc.Headingley, MB
  7. 2024Sean Mason Homes (Vet Lane) Inc.Markham, ON
  8. 2024Assembly Corp.Toronto, ON
  9. 2024Post Office Limited Partnership, by Its General Partner, 2748251 Ontario Inc.Toronto, ON
  10. 2024Scius Advisory Inc.Vancouver, BC
  11. 2024The Board of Education of the Saskatoon Public School Division No. 13 of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, SK
  12. 2024The Governors of the University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB
  13. 2024Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd.Vancouver, BC
  14. 2024Les Chantiers de Chibougamau LtéeChibougamau, QC
  15. 2024Conseil de l’Industrie Forestière du QuébecQuébec, QC
  16. 2024FPINNOVATIONSPointe-Claire, QC
  17. 2024Canadian Wood CouncilOttawa, ON
  18. 2023Waswanipi Mishtuk CorporationWaswanipi, QC
  19. 2022Fast + Epp Structural Engineers Inc.Vancouver, BC
  20. 2022University of OttawaOttawa, ON
  21. 2022Cetana Group of Companies Inc.Toronto, ON
  22. 2022GHL Consultants LtdVancouver, BC
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Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure

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Eligibility & Details

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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
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Construction Natural Resources Clean Technology Manufacturing Environmental
Business Stage
Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Hard
Competition
High
First-Timer
Not rated

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.

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Competition
High
Deadline
Between Intakes
Approval
Competitive
Accessibility
3/5

Moderate — standard application process

Competition
4/5

High competition — many applicants

Difficulty
4/5

Complex — detailed documentation needed

Approval Rate
Processing Time
Budget Trend
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Rejection Pitfalls 5

  • Project uses conventional wood framing rather than innovative engineered wood products
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Application Steps

1 Join Mailing List and Monitor Calls Submit through NRCan Funding Portal (GCKey required) when the next call opens. The 2026 MURB call deadline was April 27, 2026.

Required Documents 9

✓ Expression of Interest via NRCan Online Submission Portal (GCKey login required)
✓ Organization profile — legal name, incorporation details, capacity

Eligible Expenses 8

Ineligible Expenses 5

Intake Periods

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can sole proprietors apply?
No. Only incorporated entities (corporations, not-for-profits, Indigenous groups, governments) qualify. Sole proprietors must incorporate to apply.
What's the typical award size?
$500k–$3M for most projects. Demonstration buildings $1M–$5M. Knowledge-transfer projects are smaller ($200k–$500k).
How long does approval take?
EOI review: 4–6 weeks. Full application: 3–4 months after call opens. Most decisions made within 6 months of call close.
Why do applications fail?
Projects using conventional wood framing (not innovative engineered products) or lacking replicability (one-off designs) are rejected.
Is matching funding required?
Yes. Minimum 25% co-funding required. Must be in cash or in-kind (e.g., site costs, engineering services).

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