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

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Smart grid funding for Canada-UK clean tech teams
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $3,150,000
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Clean technology challenge for mining energy reduction
Eligible Funding
From $860,000 to $5,000,000
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for sustainable aviation fuel innovation
Eligible Funding
From $2,150,000 to $5,000,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : January 1, 2021
Alberta, BC, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
National support for women cleantech entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for Indigenous consultation participation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Other SupportClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Inclusive headwear solution for industrial safety
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 10, 2024
Closing date : August 21, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating
National Research Council Canada (NRC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Zero-emissions industrial process heating solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 18, 2024
Closing date : September 5, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
De-risks first-in-kind forest-sector technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Forest sector innovation support for studies
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : September 30, 2023
Closing date : June 30, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Multi-Partner Research Initiative: Indigenous-led research call for proposals
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Indigenous-led oil spill research support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Mining sector decarbonization technology demonstration funding opportunity
Eligible Funding
From $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports emerging net-zero clean technology research
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
NB, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Bureau of Energy Research and Development (BRDE)
Support for offshore wind community engagement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Professional, scientific and technical services
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
NL, NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil Spill Response Challenge
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Impact Canada
Supports innovative oil spill response solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 1, 2022
Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports marine oil spill recovery technology R&D
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Heat pump support for oil-heated homes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,250 $
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for Indigenous regulatory participation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 11, 2025
Closing date : September 26, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for youth green jobs in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : January 15, 2025
Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Science and Technology Internship Program - Youth Employment Strategy – Career Focus (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports STEM internships in natural resources
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports forest innovation and market expansion
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Technologies described in Class 43.1 and 43.2
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Tax incentives for clean energy investments
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for wind energy production in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2007
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Boosting EV and clean fuels awareness
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - ZEVAI Indigenous-led projects pilot
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Indigenous-led clean transportation awareness funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Funding for EV charging in the Northwest Territories
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 20, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ecoENERGY for Biofuels
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Support for renewable fuel production
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2010
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Supports renewable electricity generation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2011
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
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

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

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Canada-UK Power Forward Challenge

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Crush It!

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Sky’s the Limit

Impact Canada Cleantech Challenge – Women in Cleantech

Indigenous Consultations Participant Funding Program (voted)

Innovative Solutions Canada - Inclusive industrial protective headwear

Innovative Solutions Canada - Zero emissions technologies for industrial process heating

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Capital Investment Projects

Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) — Studies projects

Multi-Partner Research Initiative: Indigenous-led research call for proposals

NRCAN — Mining Decarbonization Demonstration

Net Zero Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program

Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding – Call for Proposals (Offshore Wind Predevelopment Program)

Oil Spill Response Challenge

Oil Spill Response Science Program (voted)

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

Proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs) Participant Funding

Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs

Science and Technology Internship Program - Youth Employment Strategy – Career Focus (voted)

Softwood Lumber Action Plan – Expanding Market Opportunities Program and the Forest Innovation Program (voted)

Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Technologies described in Class 43.1 and 43.2

Utility Support Stream (Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program)

Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Education and awareness project funding – EV Charging and Clean Fuels

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - ZEVAI Indigenous-led projects pilot

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP)

ecoENERGY for Biofuels

ecoENERGY for Renewable Power

Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI)