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Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program
Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
Latest source updateLast Update: July 23, 2026Latest change: The program page now includes detailed status, results, and reporting information, including that the final intake closed on March 31, 2022 and funding eligibility closed on March 31, 2023.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 23, 2026
Latest change: The program page now includes detailed status, results, and reporting information, including that the final intake closed on March 31, 2022 and funding eligibility closed on March 31, 2023.
Emissions Reduction Fund Onshore Program update
The Emissions Reduction Fund Onshore Program page now shows a fuller program overview, including an About section, results to date, GHG reductions, and reports for the onshore stream. It also makes the program status explicit by stating that the final intake closed on March 31, 2022 and that funding eligibility closed on March 31, 2023. The page also adds clearer scope details about supporting Canadian onshore oil and gas companies as they invest in green solutions and infrastructure to reduce methane emissions.
Funding available
$ 18,474,564
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Emissions Reduction Fund – Onshore Program supports Canadian onshore oil and gas companies investing in green solutions and infrastructure to reduce methane emissions, with 675 million dollars in total funding. Eligible projects include infrastructure deployment, gas gathering or conservation work, and reductions from venting, flaring, or pneumatic device emissions.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Deployment of infrastructure to reduce or eliminate methane emissions from venting and flaring.
- Gas gathering or conservation projects that eliminate routine flaring and venting.
- Incineration, combustion, or flaring of previously vented natural gas.
- Replacement of high-bleed pneumatic devices with low-bleed or zero-bleed devices.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Initial opportunity assessment or equivalent certified by a professional engineer registered in Canada
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian onshore oil and gas companies
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenses
- Engineering design
- Site preparation
- Materials
- Equipment and labour
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Reductions generated solely by legal or regulatory compliance obligations.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Applications were ranked by cost per tonne of GHG and PCDV reductions.
- Applications were ranked by the financial viability of the applicant.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Include an initial opportunity assessment or equivalent certified by a professional engineer registered in Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Projects funded under the ERF must report GHG reductions annually for 5 years after project completion.
- Companies must install meters to continuously track conserved gas volumes.
- The program collects data from completed projects and reports on it on an ongoing basis.
Additional information
- Administered by Natural Resources Canada.
- The program was launched as a COVID-19 response measure.
- It supports methane and greenhouse gas reduction in oil and gas operations.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program Program
What is the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
The Emissions Reduction Fund – Onshore Program supports Canadian onshore oil and gas companies investing in green solutions and infrastructure to reduce methane emissions, with 675 million dollars in total funding. Eligible projects include infrastructure deployment, gas gathering or conservation work, and reductions from venting, flaring, or pneumatic device emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $18,474,564 per project.
Who is eligible for the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program program?
To be eligible for the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program program, you must:
Projects that reduce or eliminate methane and other greenhouse gas emissions.
Projects in upstream or midstream oil and gas operations.
Projects that deploy infrastructure or clean solutions for venting, flaring, or pneumatic device emissions.
What expenses are eligible under Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
Deployment of infrastructure to reduce or eliminate methane emissions from venting and flaring.
Gas gathering or conservation projects that eliminate routine flaring and venting.
Incineration, combustion, or flaring of previously vented natural gas.
Replacement of high-bleed pneumatic devices with low-bleed or zero-bleed devices.
Where is the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program available?
The Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program is funded by Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)