Funding available
$ 200 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia
Overview
Financial incentives support Indigenous Governing Bodies to improve energy efficiency and resilience in community homes. Funding is available for retrofit upgrades, related remediation, and project management support, with a maximum of $200,000 per community building.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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 efficiency retrofits in multiple homes for community members
- Energy upgrade projects for existing residential buildings
- Community-building heat pump projects
Documents Needed
- Completed project workbook
- Energy assessment reports
- Contractor quotes
- Paid invoices
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous Governing Bodies
- Grid-connected communities served by BC Hydro or FortisBC
Who is not eligible
- Multi-unit residential buildings
- Vacation homes and other non-primary residences
- Garages, workshops, and outbuildings
- New buildings and new additions
Eligible expenses
- Energy efficiency retrofit costs for eligible home upgrades
- Health and safety remediation
- Ventilation systems
- Electrical service upgrades for fuel switching
- Project management support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Multi-unit residential buildings such as condominiums, high-rises, and apartment buildings
- Vacation homes and non-primary residences
- Garages, workshops, and outbuildings
- Newly constructed buildings or new additions
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro service territory
- FortisBC service territory
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are prepared with an Energy Coach and submitted through CEM Hub
- Funding is reviewed after the online application is submitted
- For completed projects, final documents must be submitted through the existing CEM Hub application
- Project completion must be declared in the final submission
Additional information
- Energy Coaches can support registration and application preparation.
- Applications are submitted online through the Conservation and Energy Management (CEM) Hub.
- The program offers both pre-payment and rebate pathways.
- Project management funding can be used while funding lasts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives. 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 Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Financial incentives support Indigenous Governing Bodies to improve energy efficiency and resilience in community homes. Funding is available for retrofit upgrades, related remediation, and project management support, with a maximum of $200,000 per community building.
How much funding can be received?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives program?
To be eligible for the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives program, you must:
Indigenous Governing Bodies
Existing primary residences
Connected to BC Hydro or FortisBC
What expenses are eligible under Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
Home energy efficiency retrofits in multiple homes for community members
Energy upgrade projects for existing residential buildings
Community-building heat pump projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives?
You can contact FortisBC by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives available?
The Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Partners in Indigenous Energy Efficiency & Resilience - Retrofit Incentives is a Grant and Funding