Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program  —  Industrial Facility Track Canada

Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program — Industrial Facility Track

Canada
Support for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions

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grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateJuly 08, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
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grant_card_status|open

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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.

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The Industrial Facility track grant supports projects that implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions in Canadian industrial facilities. Eligible activities focus on enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and cutting GHG emissions.
  • Training for energy management practitioners
  • Energy assessments and audits
  • Energy managers
  • Energy management systems
  • Capital investments focused on energy efficiency
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$1,500,000

Toronto
Implement a comprehensive energy management system in a manufacturing plant

$450,000

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

$600,000

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

$350,000

Montreal
Train energy management practitioners for a social economy enterprise

$250,000

Calgary
Hire an energy manager for a non-profit organization

$1,200,000

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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Industrial Facility track offers financial assistance for projects that support the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions in Canadian industrial facilities. Eligible recipients are those engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials into new products.
  • Canadian facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials into new products

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The Industrial Facility track provides funding for Canadian facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials into new products. Eligible recipients can receive financial assistance to enhance energy efficiency.
  • Canadian facilities engaged in energy-consuming processes that transform materials into new products

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Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
  • Companies not engaged in energy consuming processes that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include various costs that support the implementation of energy efficiency activities. These include costs related to staff, professional services, and necessary regulatory requirements.
  • Salaries and benefits of employees of the eligible recipient
  • Professional services
  • License fees, data purchases, certification costs, regulatory compliance and inspection costs, construction insurance, and permits

grant_single_labels|criteria

The Industrial Facility track grant adheres to a merit-based evaluation process where proposals are assessed for their alignment with program goals, objectives, and guiding principles linked to Canada's climate targets. Applications are evaluated based on several specific criteria, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of their awareness, outcomes, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Awareness and uptake of industrial energy efficiency and energy management
  • Outcomes and benefits
  • Risks and mitigation

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Request the Application Package
  • Email to receive the Application Guide, Project Workbook, CIPEC Leader letter, and Application Form.
  • Step 2: Access the Online Portal
  • Register for an account or log in with existing credentials.
  • Step 3: Fill out your application
  • Use the online portal to fill out your proposal information and upload necessary documents.
  • Step 4: Submit before the deadline
  • Ensure your proposal is submitted on time to be considered.

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The Industrial Facility track offers financial assistance to Canadian facilities to enhance energy efficiency, with specific support for Indigenous and not-for-profit organizations. The program includes an evaluation process based on criteria such as awareness and uptake of energy efficiency, and regional and sectoral distribution of funding.
  • Eligible recipients can receive up to 50% of eligible costs, while Indigenous or not-for-profit organizations can receive up to 100%.
  • The funding ranges from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $10 million per proposal.
  • The application portal is open for applications from July 8, 2024, with an August 30, 2024, deadline (March 31, 2025, for Indigenous applicants).
  • Eligible activities include training, energy assessments, hiring energy managers, establishing energy management systems, and energy efficiency-focused retrofit capital investments.
  • All projects must align with Canada's climate targets and promote energy efficiency and management.

grant_single_labels|contact

nrcan.rfpindustry-ddpindustrie.rncan@canada.ca
Apply to this program