Closed
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous-led renewable energy training, planning, and community project development in remote Indigenous communities in Canada. The application process is now closed, and the initiative offers access to training, peer learning, and renewable energy mentorship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renewable energy training for Indigenous participants.
- Planning and development of community renewable energy projects.
- Collaboration and peer-to-peer learning with renewable energy mentors.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals from remote Indigenous communities in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Remote Indigenous communities planning grid connection or other power-source connection within 5 years.
- Individuals and communities that already took part in the first IODI cohort.
Eligible expenses
- Renewable energy training costs.
- Project planning and development costs.
- Community renewable energy project costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects leading to grid connection or connection to other power sources within 5 years of the application deadline.
- Applicants and communities that already participated in the first IODI cohort.
Eligible geographic areas
- Remote Indigenous communities in Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative Program
What is the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative?
This program supports Indigenous-led renewable energy training, planning, and community project development in remote Indigenous communities in Canada. The application process is now closed, and the initiative offers access to training, peer learning, and renewable energy mentorship.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative program, you must:
Applicants must live in, or have strong ties to, a remote Indigenous community or group of remote Indigenous communities in Canada.
Priority is given to communities without existing federal funding for community-scale renewable energy or energy efficiency projects.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative?
Renewable energy training for Indigenous participants.
Planning and development of community renewable energy projects.
Collaboration and peer-to-peer learning with renewable energy mentors.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at indigenousoffdieselinitiative-initiativeautochtonereduirediesel@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative available?
The Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative program is available across Canada.
Is the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative?
Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative is funded by Government of Canada