Funding and Training Programs


The BC Government, the Federal Government, BC Utilities, and Non-profit Organizations offer a wide range of funding programs that can help BC local governments advance climate protection. Extensive funding directories can be found at:
• Community Energy Association (Funding Directory)
• CivicInfo BC (Searchable Grants Database)


The following is a list of education and training opportunities:

TypeProgramOrganizationsort icon
TrainingBOMA e-Energy Training ProgramBuilding Owners and Managers Association International
Education | TrainingGreen Building EducationCascadia Green Building Council
Education | TrainingEnergy Sustainability EducationCommunity Energy Association (CEA)
EducationClimate Action Local Government BootcampCommunity Energy Association and BC Healthy Communities
Education Partners for Climate ProtectionFederation of Canadian Municipalities, ICLEI Local Goverments for Sustainability
Education | TrainingE3 FleetFraser Basin Council
Education | Training Green Fleets BCFraser Basin Council
Education | Training Smart Planning for CommunitiesFraser Basin Council
EducationGreen Building Market InsightsLighthouse Sustainable Building Centre
EducationSustainability Expert SeriesLighthouse Sustainable Building Centre
EducationBuilding Capacity in B.C. Communities - Webinar SeriesMinistry of Community and Rural Development
EducationRenewable Energy CertificateSelkirk College, Silver King Campus
EducationGreen Homes ProgramThe City of Vancouver