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Clean Growth Innovation Fund
Funding for innovative low-carbon energy projects
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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Clean Growth Fund expands scope and funding
The Clean Growth Innovation Fund now emphasizes CleanBC-aligned technology adoption, reports more than 80 approved projects and about $23 million funded, and confirms continued support for innovative energy projects.
The Clean Growth Innovation Fund description now emphasizes CleanBC objectives and technology adoption to help gas customers lower emissions, while the supported project list now focuses on lower carbon gas production, distribution and end use, including hydrogen. The page now says the fund has approved more than 80 projects valued at approximately $23 million, and that it will continue to support innovative energy projects with annual investment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations collaborating with academia.
- Organizations collaborating with industry.
- Organizations proposing innovative energy projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Estimated emissions reductions in British Columbia.
- Estimated cost benefit for customers.
- Amount of co-funding.
- Relevant experience of the project team.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the project proposal form
- Provide details about your project in the official proposal form.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Email the completed form to cgif@fortisbc.com.
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
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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.
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 Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Clean Growth Innovation Fund?
Clean Growth Innovation Fund is funded by FortisBC