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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The OHPA eligibility page now adds stricter applicant, property, income, oil-use, and grid rules, and it also surfaces more process guidance for community-scale applications.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The OHPA eligibility page now adds stricter applicant, property, income, oil-use, and grid rules, and it also surfaces more process guidance for community-scale applications.
OHPA eligibility checker tightened for Indigenous community-scale applicants
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability eligibility page for Indigenous community-scale applications now spells out stricter qualifying conditions, including primary residence, income threshold, proof of oil heating, property type, and grid-connection requirements. It also narrows the geographic scope by adding a provincial/territorial eligibility list and excluding Nunavut due to grid limitations. The page now functions more like an eligibility checker, with added process guidance and province program links that change how applicants proceed before submitting a package.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program supports Indigenous community-scale projects involving multiple homes in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec and Saskatchewan, with up to $10,000 per household. It helps communities transition from oil heating to electric heat pump systems and covers 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 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, 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)
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous governing bodies and organizations
- Indigenous housing management bodies
- Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Homeowners in Nunavut
- Homeowners in remote areas of Quebec
- Homeowners in other remote areas of Canada
- 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
- Manitoba
- Northwest Territories
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Project activities are assessed for eligibility and viability.
- The applicant’s capacity to manage the project appropriately is assessed.
- Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served rolling basis until funding is committed.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the application package
- Use the provided email address to request the guide and application package.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill in all sections of the form.
- Attach the Home Identification Spreadsheet, project workplan, and quote(s).
- Have the application signed by an authorized senior official.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed package through the instructions in the application materials.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- NRCan reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
- NRCan may request clarification or missing information.
- Applicants receive a funding decision letter.
- Step 5: Agreement and signature
- Review the draft agreement.
- Sign the final agreement with NRCan before starting project activities.
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
What is the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program supports Indigenous community-scale projects involving multiple homes in Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Quebec and Saskatchewan, with up to $10,000 per household. It helps communities transition from oil heating to electric heat pump systems and covers 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 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
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, Manitoba, 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