Northern REACHE Program

• Written proposal
• Statement of work
• Signed application by an authorized representative

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous communities, governments, tribal councils, development corporations, and other Indigenous organizations.
• Legally registered or incorporated Canadian for-profit or non-profit organizations.
• Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments and related organizations.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits for staff on the beneficiary organization’s payroll for time spent on the project.
• Direct project overhead, limited to 15% of total eligible expenses.
• Professional, scientific, technical, and contractual services, and associated fees.
• Capital equipment and material costs, including purchase, installation, testing, commissioning, warranty, diagnostic tools, and test instruments, as well as project travel, meals, and accommodation based on National Joint Council rates.
• Training, workshops, and other direct project costs such as field testing, printing and translation, construction insurance, accreditation, licences and permits, lab and field supplies, data collection, and, for Indigenous organizations, ceremony costs and honoraria.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Land purchases.
• Financing charges and loan interest.
• Costs incurred before project approval.
• Recoverable federal and territorial/provincial tax.
• Cash or in-kind costs.

Eligible geographic areas

• Nunavik
• Labrador

• How clearly the project aligns with one or more program objectives.
• The expected technical, economic, social, environmental, and other project benefits and results.
• Project ownership and governance, team expertise and capacity, and the strength of the project work plan and risk mitigation approach.
• The extent of Indigenous and community leadership, engagement, support, and partnerships.
• Budget quality and financial strength, including other funding sources; if needed, regional and distinction-based distribution may also be considered.

• Contact the Wah-ila-toos program team to discuss your community vision, idea, or project.
• Submit a contact form or send an application by email to nrcan.remoteenergy-energieadistance.rncan@canada.ca.
• To apply, send an email indicating your intention to remoteenergy-energieadistance@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to be connected with a program officer.
• Consult a project officer before completing the application form.
• Submit a written proposal, including a statement of work.
• Ensure the application is signed by an authorized representative of the applicant organization.

• Complete and signed applications that meet the criteria are considered on a first-come, first-served basis; the receipt date is the date the application is considered complete.
• Regional program officers review applications for completeness and to confirm that all requirements are met.
• Applications are assessed individually on an ongoing basis while funding is available, and regional or distinction-based distribution may be considered if necessary.
• The initiative may request additional supporting documents to assess and confirm an application.
• Successful applicants must sign a written contribution agreement, and funded recipients must provide reporting on activities, expenses, and project benefits as required by that agreement.

• Northern REACHE is part of Wah-ila-toos, a single-window approach to federal clean energy funding and resources.
• Applicants can use a common application across Wah-ila-toos programs.
• The initiative includes simplified project reporting and more flexible terms and conditions.
• An Indigenous Council and ongoing information sessions support program delivery and Indigenous climate leadership.