Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) — Industrial Facility Track

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

• 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.