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Canada Greener Homes Grant
Home retrofit funding for Canadian homeowners
Latest source updateLast Update: August 5, 2026Latest change: Natural Resources Canada support pages for Canada Greener Homes now show a new program status and deadline language, with contact details removed from several pages.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 5, 2026
Latest change: Natural Resources Canada support pages for Canada Greener Homes now show a new program status and deadline language, with contact details removed from several pages.
NRCan support pages updated
Several Natural Resources Canada support pages tied to Canada Greener Homes were updated. The eligible property types page now shows Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program closing soon and states July 31, 2026 as the last day to apply, while the eligible products, retrofit amounts, and MURBs pages removed the line that requests submitted by the deadline will continue to be processed. Contact Us details were also removed from multiple pages, including grant and loan phone numbers, email addresses, business hours, and other support information. The searchable product lists were refreshed as well, with the eligible ground source heat pump list increasing from 14,183 to 14,966 models and several product filter labels being normalized in capitalization.
Funding available
$ 125 - $ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Technical assistance for the Canada Greener Homes Initiative helps applicants resolve portal issues and start a secure application through the Green Homes portal. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories must apply through their provincial or territorial program, while others can begin the process online.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 125 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Windows and doors
- Air source heat pumps, cold climate air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
- Heat pump water heaters
- Gas-fired boilers and oil-fired furnaces for northern and off-grid communities
Documents Needed
- A property tax bill number
- A valid piece of government-issued ID with the matching address
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Indigenous governments or organizations
Who is not eligible
- Owners of newly built homes
Eligible expenses
- Pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovations completed before the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
- Renovations completed before 1 December 2020
- Products installed in new additions to a home between the pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
- Home additions to existing homes
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec and Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Potential energy savings
- Lifespan of home components
- Interactions between home components
- Potential renovation plans
- Renovation costs
How to apply
- Start by registering through the Canada Greener Homes portal sign-in page.
- Sign in securely using a sign-in partner or GCKey.
- You will then be directed to the portal where you can begin the application process.
- Create an account first, then create your application to receive an application number.
Processing and Agreement
- You will receive an automatic email confirming your application number when submission is successful.
- Application numbers can take the form AP123456 or OHPA123456.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Greener Homes Grant Program
What is the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
Technical assistance for the Canada Greener Homes Initiative helps applicants resolve portal issues and start a secure application through the Green Homes portal. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories must apply through their provincial or territorial program, while others can begin the process online.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Greener Homes Grant Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant program?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, you must:
Canadian homeowners must prove ownership with a property tax bill number
Canadian homeowners must prove the property is their primary residence with government-issued ID matching the address
The retrofit must be recommended in the homeowner’s Renovation Upgrade Report and the equipment must be purchased in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Canada Greener Homes Grant?
Windows and doors
Air source heat pumps, cold climate air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
Heat pump water heaters
Gas-fired boilers and oil-fired furnaces for northern and off-grid communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-674-8282.
Where is the Canada Greener Homes Grant available?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia, Quebec.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Greener Homes Grant is a Grant and Funding