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Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC)
Clean energy support for remote communities
Latest source updateLast Update: June 12, 2026Latest change: The CERRC page now says applications are closed under all funding streams and gives an official close date of March 31, 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Latest change: The CERRC page now says applications are closed under all funding streams and gives an official close date of March 31, 2027.
CERRC applications closed; program now closes March 31, 2027
The CERRC page now says the program is fully committed and no longer accepting applications under any funding stream, and it states an official close date of March 31, 2027. It also directs northern project proposals to the Northern Responsible Energy Approach for Community Heat and Electricity (Northern REACHE) program and says future proposals or inquiries will be retained to help inform future federal programming. The application intake language has changed from a contact form and email request path to a mailing-list update notice, and the page now points applicants to program updates rather than an active submission route. The page still describes CERRC as a renewable energy and capacity-building program, but the practical next steps for applicants are now different.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Step 1: Check the program status
- Confirm that the program is no longer accepting applications.
- Step 2: Contact the program
- Share your project idea or inquiry for retention in future programming.
- For northern projects, follow the Northern REACHE referral.
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)