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Métis Energy Efficiency Offers
Free home energy upgrades for eligible Métis households
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades are available for eligible Red River Métis households in Manitoba. The program supports home energy assessments, insulation, furnace and heat pump upgrades, windows and doors rebates, and other energy-saving devices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home energy assessments.
- Energy efficiency upgrades for eligible homes.
- Installation of insulation, furnaces, heat pumps, windows, doors, and energy-saving devices.
Documents Needed
- Income verification documents, if required.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Red River Métis homeowners
- Red River Métis renters
- Single-family and semi-detached households in Manitoba
Eligible expenses
- Windows and doors rebate.
- Free smart thermostat, energy-saving devices, insulation, furnace, and heat pump upgrades.
- Free home energy assessment and related installation services.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Eligibility status confirmed by the Manitoba Métis Federation.
- Income level within the published household thresholds, where applicable.
- Participation in HELP or FTHPP, where applicable.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit application
- Contact the program or the Manitoba Métis Federation Energy Efficiency Advocate.
- Complete and submit the intake form.
- Provide income verification documents if required.
- Step 2: Eligibility review
- The Manitoba Métis Federation reviews the application.
- The applicant is contacted after the review is completed.
- Step 3: Assessment and upgrades
- A free home energy assessment is arranged.
- Eligible upgrades are identified and coordinated with registered contractors.
- Step 4: Completion of work
- Registered contractors complete the approved upgrades.
- Contractors invoice the program directly.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Manitoba Métis Federation to confirm eligibility.
- Applicants are contacted after review to begin the next steps.
- If approved, a free home energy assessment is scheduled.
- Approved upgrades are coordinated with registered contractors.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Manitoba Métis Federation.
- Income verification is required unless you previously participated in HELP or FTHPP.
- Registered contractors are used for approved retrofits.
- Contractors invoice the program directly, so applicants do not need upfront costs.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Community Heat Pump ProgramEnergy-efficient heating support for First Nation communities
- Energy Efficiency Assistance ProgramFree and subsidized home energy upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions about the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers Program
What is the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers?
Free and subsidized energy efficiency upgrades are available for eligible Red River Métis households in Manitoba. The program supports home energy assessments, insulation, furnace and heat pump upgrades, windows and doors rebates, and other energy-saving devices.
How much funding can be received?
Métis Energy Efficiency Offers Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers program?
To be eligible for the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers program, you must:
Red River Métis Citizen
Homeowner or tenant in a single or semi-detached home
Meets income or program history requirements
What expenses are eligible under Métis Energy Efficiency Offers?
Home energy assessments.
Energy efficiency upgrades for eligible homes.
Installation of insulation, furnaces, heat pumps, windows, doors, and energy-saving devices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers?
You can contact Efficiency Manitoba by email at MEEO@mmf.mb.ca or by phone at 431-668-3454.
Where is the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers available?
The Métis Energy Efficiency Offers program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Métis Energy Efficiency Offers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Métis Energy Efficiency Offers is a Other Support