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Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings
Funding for ISO 50001 building energy management
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for ISO 50001 implementation in commercial and institutional buildings, with support of up to 60% or 75% of eligible costs. It supports ISO 50001 compliance and certification projects that improve energy management performance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
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
- ISO 50001 compliance projects.
- ISO 50001 certification projects.
Documents Needed
- Application guide
- Project proposal template
- Project proposal
- Reporting templates
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial and institutional building owners and operators
- Municipal, provincial, and territorial governments
- Utilities
- Industry associations
- Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Employee salaries and benefits for project time.
- Professional, scientific, technical, and management services.
- Training, travel, data collection, monitoring, and benchmarking costs.
- Licences, data purchases, certification fees, permits, and equipment rental.
- Equipment, software, metering and control systems, plus related GST/PST/HST.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for work started before approval and contribution agreement execution.
- Energy retrofit work such as HVAC upgrades.
- Installation costs for equipment, software, metering, and control systems.
- Water meters, capital projects, and ISO 50001 re-certification fees.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed against merit-based criteria.
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt within five business days.
- Decision letters are sent after all proposals are assessed.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Conditional Approval and a draft contribution agreement.
- Work may begin only after confirmation from the program officer, and reimbursement is made through submitted reports and financial claims.
Additional information
- The project must be completed by March 31, 2029.
- Selected buildings must be registered in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Funding may be combined with other sources of funding.
- NRCan may adjust its contribution if other funding is received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings. 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 Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings?
This program provides financial assistance for ISO 50001 implementation in commercial and institutional buildings, with support of up to 60% or 75% of eligible costs. It supports ISO 50001 compliance and certification projects that improve energy management performance.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings program, you must:
Eligible organization type
ISO 50001 project
Completion by March 31, 2029
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings?
ISO 50001 compliance projects.
ISO 50001 certification projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at buildings-batiments@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings available?
The Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings program is available across Canada.
Is the Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings is a Grant and Funding