Open
Last Update: April 8, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers financing to support deep building retrofits and improve energy efficiency in existing buildings. It supports decarbonization projects for public and private sector buildings, including large energy users.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Environment
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deep energy retrofits for existing buildings.
- Modernization of building systems to improve energy efficiency.
- Decarbonization projects for public and private buildings.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public sector organizations.
- Indigenous communities.
- Schools, hospitals, and universities.
- Private owners of commercial, industrial, and multi-unit residential buildings.
- Eligible asset owners such as REITs, investment trusts, retail chains, and corporations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada.
Additional information
- The program is offered by the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- It focuses on existing buildings and energy-efficiency modernization.
- It is designed to help reduce investment barriers for retrofit projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Retrofits Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Retrofits Initiative. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Building Retrofits Initiative?
This program offers financing to support deep building retrofits and improve energy efficiency in existing buildings. It supports decarbonization projects for public and private sector buildings, including large energy users.
How much funding can be received?
Building Retrofits Initiative Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Building Retrofits Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Building Retrofits Initiative program, you must:
Public or private sector applicants.
Existing building retrofit projects.
Energy efficiency or decarbonization focus.
What expenses are eligible under Building Retrofits Initiative?
Deep energy retrofits for existing buildings.
Modernization of building systems to improve energy efficiency.
Decarbonization projects for public and private buildings.
Where is the Building Retrofits Initiative available?
The Building Retrofits Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Building Retrofits Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Retrofits Initiative is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Building Retrofits Initiative?
Building Retrofits Initiative is funded by Infrastructure Canada
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