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Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage
Supports FEED studies advancing Canadian carbon capture technologies
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The CCUS FEED applicant guide now more explicitly defines project scope as advancing past TRL 8 toward TRL 9 first commercial deployment, with a new TRL 8/9 table and updated examples.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The CCUS FEED applicant guide now more explicitly defines project scope as advancing past TRL 8 toward TRL 9 first commercial deployment, with a new TRL 8/9 table and updated examples.
CCUS FEED applicant guide scope updated
The CCUS FEED Applicant Guide now states that projects should be past Technology Readiness Level 8 and working toward final investment decision for deployment at TRL 9. A new TRL 8/9 table was added, and the scope language for direct air capture and transport/storage examples was updated.
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
For profit organizations validly incorporated or registered in Canada
See full eligibility
Overview
The Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage provides up to $50 million to support Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for CCUS projects across Canada. The program aims to advance engineering expertise, analyze new technologies, and promote the large-scale adoption of carbon capture solutions in various industries.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- FEED studies for advanced CCUS projects in Canada
- Point-Source CCUS projects focused on the capture of CO2 from industrial facilities, including cement plants, iron and steel production, chemical plants, upstream oil and gas plants, upgraders and refineries, and capture from abated natural gas power generation
- Carbon Dioxide Removal projects, including Direct Air Capture and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage
- CCUS Transportation and Storage Infrastructure projects, including dedicated CO2 transportation pipelines and regional storage hubs
Documents Needed
- Preliminary Design Basis Memorandum or Basis of Design
- Heat and mass balance
- Preliminary diagrams and layouts
- Preliminary equipment lists and sizing summaries
- Technology assessments and initial HAZID
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For profit organizations validly incorporated or registered in Canada
- Utilities validly incorporated or registered in Canada
- Indigenous organizations validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including Indigenous communities or governments, Tribal Councils or entities that fulfill a similar function, national or regional Indigenous councils or tribal organizations, and Indigenous majority owned and controlled for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
Eligible expenses
- Salaries and benefits
- Professional, technical, and scientific contracting services
- Travel, meals, and accommodation
- Other project expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- CCUS infrastructure projects for enhanced oil recovery
- Carbon utilization without verifiable permanent storage potential
- Projects already receiving funding from other NRCan programs may be ineligible
- Funding cannot be used for the federal government's internal operations or to acquire land, buildings, works, machinery, equipment, or assets for the federal government
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Technical and engineering maturity
- Commercial and financial viability
- Implementation readiness
- Regional balance in Canada, strategic value and socio-economic considerations, and advancing IDEA in the natural resources sector
- Partnering with Canadian organizations; sourcing materials, services, technologies and solutions from Canadian sources and suppliers; and using and generating IP that is vested in Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the applicant guide and application guidance
- Consult the applicant guide and the EIP process guidance for applicants.
- Step 2: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Complete and submit the EOI through the application portal.
- Step 3: Submit the Full Project Proposal if invited
- Invited applicants must submit the FPP and required documents through the application portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- EOIs are assessed by technical and investment review committees
- Some applicants are invited to submit a Full Project Proposal
- Selected projects are conditional on due diligence and a Contribution Agreement
- Applicants are notified of results through the applicant portal
Additional information
- Completed FEED studies are expected to contribute to the development and replication of CCUS technologies across Canada and internationally.
- As funded projects are announced, updates will be available on the program's Current Investments page.
- Results from a previous call indicated a high level of demand, with 73 eligible submissions totaling $365M in requests.
- Interested parties can stay informed about news and future funding opportunities by joining the program's email list or following NRCan on LinkedIn.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage Program
What is the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage?
The Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage provides up to $50 million to support Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies for CCUS projects across Canada. The program aims to advance engineering expertise, analyze new technologies, and promote the large-scale adoption of carbon capture solutions in various industries.
How much funding can be received?
Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage Funds up to $50,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage program?
To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage program, you must:
The project must focus on initial engineering and design studies (EIDS) for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
The project must aim for a significant mitigation of emissions.
The project must contribute to increasing the knowledge base on CCUS technologies in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage?
FEED studies for advanced CCUS projects in Canada
Point-Source CCUS projects focused on the capture of CO2 from industrial facilities, including cement plants, iron and steel production, chemical plants, upstream oil and gas plants, upgraders and refineries, and capture from abated natural gas power generation
Carbon Dioxide Removal projects, including Direct Air Capture and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage
CCUS Transportation and Storage Infrastructure projects, including dedicated CO2 transportation pipelines and regional storage hubs
Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage available?
The Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage program is available across Canada.
Is the Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Energy Innovation Program — FEED Studies for Carbon capture, utilization and storage is a Grant and Funding