How much funding can be received?

Get financial assistance up to $10 million for activities engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers up to 50% of eligible project costs per proposal.
Indigenous or not-for-profit organizations may receive up to 100% of eligible costs.
Funding amounts range from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $10 million per proposal.

Eligible projects & activities

Training programs to develop skills in energy management for industrial workforce.
Conducting energy assessments and audits to identify efficiency opportunities and reduce emissions.
Engagement and support of dedicated energy managers to drive energy-saving measures.
Implementation of comprehensive energy management systems to monitor and improve energy performance.
Retrofit projects that upgrade or modify energy-consuming systems and equipment to improve energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions, provided these are non-emitting and integrated with energy management systems.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 1,500,000

Implement a comprehensive energy management system in a manufacturing plant

$ 450,000

Perform a detailed energy assessment at a mid-sized tech company

$ 350,000

Train energy management practitioners for a social economy enterprise

$ 250,000

Hire an energy manager for a non-profit organization

$ 600,000

Conduct an energy audit of a large-scale food processing plant

$ 1,200,000

Upgrade the HVAC system in a historical building for better energy efficiency

Eligibility criteria of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track program

The applicant must operate a Canadian industrial facility engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials or substances into new products.
The project must support the implementation of energy efficiency and/or energy management solutions.
The activities proposed must align with eligible activities, such as training, energy assessments, appointing energy managers, implementing energy management systems, or undertaking energy efficiency retrofit capital investments.

Who is eligible?

Canadian industrial facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products
Indigenous-owned industrial facilities meeting the above criteria
Not-for-profit organizations operating eligible industrial facilities

Who is not eligible

Companies proposing new construction projects.
Businesses seeking funding for fleet vehicles not used directly for an industrial process.
Organizations planning investments focused on lighting, warehouses, or building envelopes.

Eligible expenses

Salaries and benefits of employees directly involved in the project.
Professional services related to the implementation of eligible activities.
License fees, data purchases, and certification costs necessary for the project.
Regulatory compliance and inspection costs.
Construction insurance and permits required for project execution.

Eligible geographic areas

Canadian industrial facilities

Eligibility criteria of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track program

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

How to apply to the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track program

Request the Application Package

Email NRCan to request the Application Guide, Project Workbook, CIPEC Leader letter, and Application Form.

Access the Online Portal

Register for an account or log in with your existing credentials on the NRCan’s online portal.
Access the web portal through the provided link to initiate your application process.

Fill out Your Application

Fill out your proposal information using the online portal.
Upload the necessary documents as specified in the application package.

Submit Before the Deadline

Ensure the submission of your complete proposal through the online portal by the deadline of August 30, 2024, or March 31, 2025, for Indigenous applications.

Additional information

The program's key dates differ for Indigenous applicants, allowing submissions until March 31, 2025, while the general deadline is August 30, 2024.
Eligible capital investments must be non-emitting at the point of end use (e.g., electricity, renewable energy, biomass, hydrogen).
The grant application process requires documentation such as a Project Workbook and CIPEC Leader letter.
Detailed guidance on eligible and ineligible costs is provided in the application package.

Contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

nrcan.rfpindustry-ddpindustrie.rncan@canada.ca

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