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Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program
Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,474,564
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The program provides support for oil and gas projects that reduce or eliminate methane and other greenhouse gas emissions. It offers funding for infrastructure and clean solutions for venting, flaring, and pneumatic device emissions, with up to $675 million available for the onshore stream.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $
- Up to 0.75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deployment of infrastructure to reduce methane emissions.
- Deployment of clean solutions to reduce flaring and venting.
- Replacement of high-bleed pneumatic devices with low-bleed or zero-bleed devices.
- Gas gathering or conservation projects that eliminate routine flaring and venting.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Oil and gas companies.
- Operators in upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors.
Eligible expenses
- Infrastructure deployment costs for methane reduction.
- Clean solution deployment costs for emissions reduction.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed and approved through intake periods.
- Successful applicants signed contribution agreements.
- Funding was then disbursed under the terms of the agreement.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program. 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 Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
The program provides support for oil and gas projects that reduce or eliminate methane and other greenhouse gas emissions. It offers funding for infrastructure and clean solutions for venting, flaring, and pneumatic device emissions, with up to $675 million available for the onshore stream.
How much funding can be received?
Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program Funds up to 0.75% 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:
Oil and gas emission-reduction projects.
Upstream or midstream operations.
Methane or GHG reduction focus.
What expenses are eligible under Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
Deployment of infrastructure to reduce methane emissions.
Deployment of clean solutions to reduce flaring and venting.
Replacement of high-bleed pneumatic devices with low-bleed or zero-bleed devices.
Gas gathering or conservation projects that eliminate routine flaring and venting.
Who can I contact for more information about the Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
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