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Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)
Clean energy support for remote communities
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program is fully committed and no longer accepting applications under any funding stream. It supports clean energy projects that reduce fossil fuel use for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems
- Research, development, and demonstration projects
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous communities
- Rural communities
- Remote communities
Who is not eligible
- Projects under any CERRC funding stream
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications under any CERRC funding stream.
- Projects under the capacity building stream.
- Projects under the renewable energy deployment stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Across Canada
How to apply
1
Contact Form Submission
- Submit a contact form through the provided link to discuss your project and check the most suitable stream.
- Indicate your community vision, idea, or project details.
- Await contact from the program representatives to guide you through the next steps.
2
Application Request
- If required, request an application by email to officially begin your application process.
- Ensure to state your project clearly to confirm its eligibility.
3
Ongoing Basis Review
- Note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, subject to fund availability.
- Keep informed about the status of your application through regular communication with program representatives.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- Future proposals and inquiries will be retained for possible future federal programming.
- For northern projects, applicants may be directed to Northern REACHE.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, subject to available funds.
- There is no deadline to apply.
- Applicants can request a contact form or an application by email.
- Program staff respond within 5 business days after the contact form is submitted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) Program
What is the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)?
The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program is fully committed and no longer accepting applications under any funding stream. It supports clean energy projects that reduce fossil fuel use for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada.
Who is eligible for the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program?
To be eligible for the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program, you must:
Project in eligible communities
Fits an open program stream
Reduces fossil fuel use
What expenses are eligible under Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)?
Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems
Research, development, and demonstration projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at nrcan.remoteenergy-energieadistance.rncan@canada.ca or by phone at 0.
Where is the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) available?
The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program is available across Canada.
Is the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)?
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)