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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 per household to help Indigenous communities switch from oil heating to electric heat pump systems. It supports the purchase and installation of eligible heat pumps, related upgrades, oil tank removal, and other associated measures.
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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 : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Switching Indigenous community homes from oil heating to electric heat pump systems
- Registering and managing multiple homes under one community-scale project
- Installing eligible air source, cold climate air source, or ground source heat pumps
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Home Identification Spreadsheet
- Project workplan
- Contractor quote(s)
- Budget breakdown
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governing bodies and organizations
- Indigenous housing management bodies
- Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Individual homeowners applying outside a community-scale process
- Applicants for homes in Nunavut
- Homes not connected to an electricity grid
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible heat pump systems
- Electrical and mechanical upgrades
- Safe removal of the existing oil tank
- Backup electric heating systems
- Conversion of other oil-fueled appliances and material coordination costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Northwest Territories
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness after submission.
- NRCan may request missing information by email.
- Projects are assessed for eligibility, feasibility, and capacity.
- Applicants receive a funding decision letter.
- Successful applicants negotiate and sign an agreement before work begins.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility and project viability.
- Reporting is minimized to reduce administrative burden.
- Multiple homes can be registered under one funding agreement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications?
This program provides up to $10,000 per household to help Indigenous communities switch from oil heating to electric heat pump systems. It supports the purchase and installation of eligible heat pumps, related upgrades, oil tank removal, and other associated measures.
How much funding can be received?
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications program?
To be eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications program, you must:
Indigenous applicant organization
Homes heated with oil
Grid-connected homes
What expenses are eligible under Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications?
Switching Indigenous community homes from oil heating to electric heat pump systems
Registering and managing multiple homes under one community-scale project
Installing eligible air source, cold climate air source, or ground source heat pumps
Who can I contact for more information about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at OHPA-CAMT@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-674-8282.
Where is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications available?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications program is available the province of Alberta, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
Is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications is a Grant and Funding