Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a federal department dedicated to the responsible development and sustainable utilization of Canada's natural resources, including energy, minerals, and forests. It supports innovation and environmental stewardship through grants and funding to businesses and non-profits, advancing clean energy and sustainable practices within resource sectors. View Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)'s website for more information.

129 programs

Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for industrial energy efficiency projects
Eligible Funding
From $40,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports freight fleet modernization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for industrial energy efficiency initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funds AI-driven energy technology innovation
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding innovation to transform and decarbonize Canada's forest sector
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for on-road transport decarbonization projects
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
On-road transportation decarbonization support
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Clean transport awareness and education support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Delivery Organizations
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for smaller EV charging projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for innovative off-site residential construction
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
EV charging education and test-drive outreach
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports utility-led grid modernization projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding to increase awareness for the reduction of vehicle emission
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports EV and hydrogen infrastructure deployment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports Indigenous-led clean energy projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports Indigenous participation in critical minerals infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous-led clean transportation awareness
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
2 Billion Trees Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Tree planting support winding down
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Applied materials R&D for energy and defence
Eligible Funding
From $1,500,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports wildland fire research and knowledge mobilization
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
No-cost home retrofits for low-to-median-income households
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Greener Homes Grant
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Home retrofit funding for Canadian homeowners
Eligible Funding
From $125 to $5,000
Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Closed home retrofit support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
From $125 to $5,600
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
NS, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports emissions reduction technology development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Canada
Refundable tax credit for carbon capture, use and storage
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Centre of Excellence for Wildland Fire Innovation and Resilience
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Virtual centre for wildland fire innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 11,750,000 $
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Closed clean energy support for rural and remote communities
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Awareness Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for clean fuels awareness projects
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Clean Fuels Fund - Building New Domestic Production Capacity
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports clean fuel production capacity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous-led clean fuel projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Fuils Fund – Establishing biomass supply chains
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports biomass supply chains for clean fuels
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports clean technology projects in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports coastal climate adaptation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding to accelerate energy code adoption
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for critical minerals geoscience projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed
Early Intervention Strategy Small Scale Research program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Research funding for spruce budworm management
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for innovative EV and hydrogen infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for low-emission vehicle infrastructure
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Efficient Buildings RD&D
Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports energy-efficient building innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component (Voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports next-generation EV charging infrastructure demonstration
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program – National Energy Systems Modelling Call
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports energy systems modelling for net-zero planning
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Battery Industry Acceleration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports battery innovation in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports CCUS research, development, and demonstration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainability
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Supports industrial decarbonization through clean fuel and fuel switching
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports technologies to measure and reduce methane emissions
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports on-road transportation decarbonization projects
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Energy Innovation Program — Renewable Energy Demonstrations
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for renewable energy demonstration projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada

Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track

Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace

Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Energy Efficiency Solutions Track

Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation

Forest Innovation Program

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Clean Fuels

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Delivery Organizations

Energy Innovation Program — Off-Site Construction Challenge

Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Utility Support Stream

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative — Light-Duty Vehicle — For-profit

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — owners and operators

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Indigenous Grants

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

2 Billion Trees Program

Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence - NRCan

Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)

Canada Greener Homes Grant

Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia

Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Centre of Excellence for Wildland Fire Innovation and Resilience

Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program

Clean Fuels Awareness Projects

Clean Fuels Fund - Building New Domestic Production Capacity

Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects

Clean Fuils Fund – Establishing biomass supply chains

Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program (voted)

Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program

Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)

Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data Initiative – Call for proposals

Early Intervention Strategy Small Scale Research program

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program

Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)

Emerging Renewable Power Program

Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program

Energy Efficient Buildings RD&D

Energy Innovation Program – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component (Voted)

Energy Innovation Program – National Energy Systems Modelling Call

Energy Innovation Program — Battery Industry Acceleration

Energy Innovation Program — Carbon capture, utilization and storage RD&D

Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals

Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels and Industrial Fuel Switching

Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation

Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization

Energy Innovation Program — Renewable Energy Demonstrations