The city is angling for nearly $28-million in federal funding for a handful of building projects.

City Council agreed to apply to the new Green & Inclusive Community Buildings program.

The nationwide funding program will deliver $1.5 billion over the next five years for projects that help improve energy efficiency.

Officials are hoping for $21.3-million for the multi-use indoor turf facility, and around $2-million each for work on the Fort William Gardens, Centennial Botanical Conservatory, and Canada Games Complex.

A report to council puts the Fort William Gardens as the city’s top priority for the funding, followed by the Conservatory, and Complex, and turf facility.