Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This fund supports innovative energy projects that reduce carbon emissions and advance climate action in British Columbia. Funding is available for solutions such as renewable and lower carbon gas, carbon capture, and energy efficiency projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- 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
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renewable and lower carbon gas production, distribution, and end use, including hydrogen.
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
- Energy efficiency projects.
Documents Needed
- Completed project proposal form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations collaborating with academia.
- Organizations collaborating with industry.
- Organizations proposing innovative energy projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Projects are assessed against emissions reduction, customer cost benefit, co-funding, and team experience.
- Successful projects are approved for funding under the current intake round.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- The current funding round runs from 2025 to 2027.
- Applications submitted after November 15, 2024 are considered under the 2025-2027 round.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Growth Innovation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Clean Growth Innovation Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Clean Growth Innovation Fund?
This fund supports innovative energy projects that reduce carbon emissions and advance climate action in British Columbia. Funding is available for solutions such as renewable and lower carbon gas, carbon capture, and energy efficiency projects.
Who is eligible for the Clean Growth Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Clean Growth Innovation Fund program, you must:
Project reduces emissions in B.C.
Project has co-funding.
Project team has relevant experience.
What expenses are eligible under Clean Growth Innovation Fund?
Renewable and lower carbon gas production, distribution, and end use, including hydrogen.
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
Energy efficiency projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Clean Growth Innovation Fund?
You can contact FortisBC by email at cgif@fortisbc.com.
Where is the Clean Growth Innovation Fund available?
The Clean Growth Innovation Fund program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Clean Growth Innovation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Clean Growth Innovation Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Clean Growth Innovation Fund?
Clean Growth Innovation Fund is funded by FortisBC