Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities

This grant offers flexible financing modalities tailored to the needs of recipients while ensuring optimal resource utilization. The modalities vary based on the type of project funded under the CERRC program.

• On-going basis application reviews, subject to available funds.
• Investment aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and enhancing the use of renewable energy.
• Managed funding allocations based on high demand streams and the current status of fund availability.
• Specified waitlist procedures for projects under limited funding streams.

Eligibility for the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program is dependent on specific criteria related to the applicant and project location.

• The applicant must be part of or work with Indigenous, rural, or remote communities in Canada.
• The community must be either rural or remote as defined by the program criteria.
• The project must focus on clean energy solutions, including biomass heating, district heating, or combined heat and power systems.
• The project should aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Who is eligible?

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program may include, but are not limited to:

• Costs associated with implementing biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems
• Research, development, and demonstration project expenses
• Community capacity building initiatives
• Deployment of renewable energy projects
• Energy efficiency measures
• Consultation and engagement with Indigenous, rural, and remote communities

Eligible geographic areas

This grant aims to support Indigenous, rural, and remote communities across Canada in reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The eligible geographical areas include specific communities defined by their connection to energy networks and population criteria.

• Indigenous communities throughout Canada.
• Rural communities connected to the North American electrical grid but not to the piped natural gas network, with fewer than 5,000 people and low population density.
• Remote communities not connected to the North American electrical grid or piped natural gas network, including Northern Remote Communities.

The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are:

• Alignment with program objectives and priorities
• Feasibility and sustainability of the project
• Community engagement and support
• Demonstrated benefits to the community
• Capacity building and knowledge transfer
• Financial viability and budget justification

There is no additional information mentioned for this grant.