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Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program - Indigenous Community-Scale Applications
Funding for Indigenous heat pump transitions
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Funding available
$ 10,000
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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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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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)
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
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OHPA application support and contact details updated
The OHPA guidance now points applicants to updated contact details and removes several portal and troubleshooting instructions from the support pages.
The OHPA program page now directs enquiries to enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca and 1-800-668-6767 and notes that the program is transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The support content also removes several application and login instructions, including portal-start steps, offline homeowner-kit guidance, and multiple troubleshooting answers. The document-upload deadline now specifies final receipts and the mandatory attestation form, and the supporting material continues to note that keep copies of documents until March 31, 2028.
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 a heat pump system and its eligible measures
- Electrical and other upgrades required for the new heat pump
- Safe removal of the existing oil tank
- Purchase and installation of an electrical back-up heating system
- Conversion of other oil-fueled appliances to electric, and costs of coordinating the purchase and installation of materials, up to 10% of the total project cost
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
- Reporting was minimized to reduce the administrative burden on the applicant and is subject to the tasks and key performance indicators of the project.
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?
Purchase and installation of a heat pump system and its eligible measures
Electrical and other upgrades required for the new heat pump
Safe removal of the existing oil tank
Purchase and installation of an electrical back-up heating system
Conversion of other oil-fueled appliances to electric, and costs of coordinating the purchase and installation of materials, up to 10% of the total project cost
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