Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track

• Financial assistance covering up to 50% of eligible project costs (up to 100% for Indigenous or not-for-profit organizations).
• Minimum funding of $40,000 and a maximum of $5 million per proposal.

• The applicant must be a Canadian industrial facility engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials or substances into new products.
• The project must implement energy efficiency or energy management solutions within the facility.
• The applicant must submit a complete application through the NRCan online portal by the specified deadline.

Who is eligible?

• Canadian industrial facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials or substances into new products
• Indigenous organizations operating industrial facilities within the qualifying criteria
• Not-for-profit organizations managing eligible industrial facilities

Who is not eligible

• Companies undertaking new construction projects.
• Businesses seeking investments for fleet vehicles not used directly for industrial processes.
• Companies focused on lighting, warehouse, or building envelope projects.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits of employees of the eligible recipient, related to the project.
• Professional services, such as consulting or technical expertise fees directly linked to eligible activities.
• License fees required for project execution.
• Data purchases needed for implementing the project.
• Certification costs associated with approved energy management activities.
• Regulatory compliance and inspection costs related to the project.
• Construction insurance required for project implementation.
• Permits essential for project execution.

Eligible geographic areas

• Canadian industrial facilities

• Awareness and uptake of industrial energy efficiency and energy management.
• Expected outcomes and benefits of the project.
• Assessment of risks and proposed mitigation measures.

• Application packages are available upon request by email.
• All applications must be submitted exclusively through NRCan’s online portal.
• The closing date for Round 3 applications is Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8pm (EST).
• More details on eligible costs are included in the application package.