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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream - Canada
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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream

Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Get a repayable contribution of up to $25 million for a project that involves renewable energy, an emerging technology, or grid modernization, and covers up to 10%, 30% and 50% of the project costs for each of these 3 streams, respectively.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Deployment of clean energy projects such as wind energy, photovoltaic solar energy, and small hydroelectricity.
  • Modernization and strengthening of the electricity network or electricity transport infrastructure.
  • Development of energy storage solutions.
  • Implementation of projects using biomass for energy production.
  • Conducting planning studies, analyses, or assessments prior to the implementation of energy deployment projects.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Provincial governments
  • Territorial governments

Eligible expenses

  • Costs for system impact studies, environmental assessments, and feasibility studies directly supporting project development.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Provinces and territories in Canada.

Additional information

  • Continuous engagement with provinces and territories is ongoing to identify priority projects under the stream.
  • SREPs CRP funding is reserved for projects that demonstrate a need beyond other available federal supports.
  • Priority projects are identified and prioritized in collaboration with provincial or territorial governments.

Documents and links

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream

Contacts

sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream. 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 Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream?

Get a repayable contribution of up to $25 million for a project that involves renewable energy, an emerging technology, or grid modernization, and covers up to 10%, 30% and 50% of the project costs for each of these 3 streams, respectively.

Who is eligible for the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream program?

To be eligible for the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream program, you must: Projects must be identified by provincial or territorial governments as priority initiatives. Support is available for deployment-ready clean electricity infrastructure or pre-development activities. Funding is limited to projects with needs beyond what federal financing and tax credits provide.

What expenses are eligible under Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream?

Deployment of clean energy projects such as wind energy, photovoltaic solar energy, and small hydroelectricity. Modernization and strengthening of the electricity network or electricity transport infrastructure. Development of energy storage solutions. Implementation of projects using biomass for energy production. Conducting planning studies, analyses, or assessments prior to the implementation of energy deployment projects.

Who can I contact for more information about the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream?

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Where is the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream available?

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream program is available across Canada.

Is the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream?

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) - Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada

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