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Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
No-cost home retrofits for low-to-median-income households
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program provides low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants in participating provinces and territories with no-cost home retrofits to reduce energy bills. It uses a direct-install approach, and Indigenous recipients may use funding for related training and other residential energy efficiency priorities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home retrofits such as insulation and heat pumps.
- Related training for Indigenous recipients.
- Other residential energy efficiency priorities for Indigenous recipients.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants.
Who is not eligible
- Households applying directly to the Government of Canada.
Eligible expenses
- No-cost home retrofits, including insulation and heat pumps.
- Related training for Indigenous recipients.
- Other residential energy efficiency priorities for Indigenous recipients.
Eligible geographic areas
- Participating provinces and territories in Canada.
- Manitoba.
- Colombie-Britannique
- Île-du-Prince-Édouard
- Nouvelle-Écosse
- Québec
How to apply
- Submit your application to the relevant program in your province or territory.
Processing and Agreement
- Selected organizations deliver the program directly to participants.
- Selected organizations handle all logistics and costs related to planning and completing home retrofits that help reduce energy bills.
- CGHAP funds flow through existing funding agreements managed by Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Additional information
- CGHAP uses a direct-install approach.
- Selected organizations deliver the program directly to participants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) Program
What is the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)?
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program provides low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants in participating provinces and territories with no-cost home retrofits to reduce energy bills. It uses a direct-install approach, and Indigenous recipients may use funding for related training and other residential energy efficiency priorities.
Who is eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) program?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) program, you must:
Low-to-median-income homeowners and tenants.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)?
Home retrofits such as insulation and heat pumps.
Related training for Indigenous recipients.
Other residential energy efficiency priorities for Indigenous recipients.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at CGHAP-PCMAV@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) available?
The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)?
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)