
Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Money for Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate February 11, 2022
- grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2026
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
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Receive funding for capital clean fuel production projects, feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
This grant provides financial support aimed at enhancing Indigenous-led clean fuel production capabilities across Canada. The funding modalities are structured to promote sustainable development and technological innovation.
- Funding available for capital projects involving clean fuel production technologies ready for commercial deployment.
- Support for feasibility, basic engineering, and detailed front-end engineering studies for low-carbon fuel production facilities.
- Opportunity for single application submissions for comprehensive end-to-end projects.
- Strict compliance with completion and commissioning deadlines by March 31, 2026, to qualify for funding.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant is designed to enhance the clean fuel production capacity within Indigenous-led projects. Eligible activities cover a range of initiatives that support clean energy advancements and feasibility assessments.
- Capital clean fuel production projects using advanced fuel production technologies for commercial deployment.
- Feasibility studies for assessing the establishment or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
- Basic engineering studies related to the development of clean fuel production infrastructures.
- Detailed front-end engineering studies to facilitate the building or expansion of clean fuel facilities.
- Feasibility studies examining the techno-economic potential of integrating hydrogen into natural gas systems.
- Proposals can include comprehensive "End-to-End" projects submitted via a single application.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 4,500,000
Capital project to develop a low carbon hydrogen production facility
$ 3,000,000
Implement a hydrogen blending plant to lower carbon emission
$ 250,000
Study to determine the feasibility of a new biochar production facility
$ 500,000
Detailed front-end engineering study for a new biodiesel plant
$ 150,000
Feasibility study for expanding bioethanol production facilities
$ 200,000
Feasibility study for introducing biogas production from municipal waste
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for funding of Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects is limited to Indigenous organizations or entities with demonstrated Indigenous ownership and includes a variety of eligible institutions.
- The applicant must be an Indigenous organization, registered Indigenous business, or Indigenous community.
- Eligible applicants include both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
- The applicant must demonstrate a minimum of 50% Indigenous ownership.
- Types of applicants can include Indigenous communities, development corporations, electricity or gas utilities, private sector companies, industry associations, research associations, standards development organizations, and academic institutions.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Indigenous organizations or registered Indigenous businesses, or communities including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations with a minimum of 50% Indigenous ownership, are eligible to apply. This includes Indigenous Communities, Development Corporations, Electricity or gas utilities, Private sector companies, Industry associations, Research associations, Standards development organizations, and Academic institutions.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. Only Indigenous organizations or registered Indigenous businesses or communities, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations demonstrating a minimum of 50% Indigenous ownership, are eligible. Other types of companies not meeting these criteria are not eligible for this grant.
- Non-Indigenous-owned organizations
- Organizations without at least 50% Indigenous ownership
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
This grant supports Indigenous-led clean production capacity projects by funding various stages of development and commercialization of clean fuel technologies. Eligible projects are focused on enhancing production capabilities and conducting necessary studies for future development.
- Capital clean fuel production projects using fuel production technologies ready for commercial deployment.
- Feasibility studies evaluating the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
- Basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for potential projects.
- Feasibility studies assessing the blending of hydrogen into natural gas systems.
- Applications for Feasibility study, Front End Engineering Design study, or Production project separately or as an End-to-End project.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant are not explicitly detailed in the provided context.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The application process is ongoing until funds are exhausted, enabling flexibility in timing for potential applicants.
- Successful projects must be completed and facilities commissioned by March 31, 2026, which allows for a significant implementation window.
- The program aims to increase Indigenous participation, emphasizing community and business involvement in clean energy initiatives.
- Completed applications are subject to a service standard goal of being assessed within 120 business days.
- Indigenous-led project applicants may apply for different stages of project development as separate applications or as an End-to-End project.
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