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What is the deadline to apply?

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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream

Q: What are Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream's eligibility criterias?

Projects must be Indigenous-led with direct community benefits. Eligibility criteria may vary with each call for proposals.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Supports Indigenous-led clean energy and electrification projects

Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : March 7, 2025
Closing date : May 28, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Government of Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream program

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream supports Indigenous-led clean energy projects, such as renewable energy generation, storage, and grid modernization, to increase Indigenous participation in the clean energy transition. The program funds activities including project development, deployment readiness, and regional energy planning, with eligibility and funding amounts specified in each call for proposals.

Eligible projects & activities

Deployment of clean energy projects led by Indigenous communities, such as the installation of wind, solar, or hydroelectric energy infrastructure.
Implementation of energy storage systems, including batteries, to improve the reliability of energy supply.
Modernization and enhancement of the electrical grid to support renewable energy production managed by Indigenous communities.
Development of regional energy strategic planning initiatives aimed at autonomy and community development.
Capacity-building programs leading to skills acquisition, job creation, and revenue generation within Indigenous communities through renewable energy projects.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 145,000

Feasibility study for wind turbines on Indigenous lands

$ 500,000

Microgrid battery storage system for community school energy backup

$ 108,000

Regional renewable energy plan to reduce diesel generator reliance

$ 300,000

Installation of solar panels on the community health centre roof

$ 95,000

Community training program for renewable energy technology maintenance

$ 580,000

Modernization of distribution grid for integration of green energy

Eligibility criteria of the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream program

The project must be led by an Indigenous community or involve significant Indigenous participation.
The project must aim to deploy clean electricity (e.g., wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery storage) or modernize the energy grid.
The project must demonstrate direct benefits for Indigenous communities, such as ownership, job creation, skills development, or improved energy affordability and reliability.

Who is eligible?

Indigenous communities involved in the production or storage of clean energy.
Indigenous organizations developing renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Initiatives led by or in significant partnership with Indigenous peoples in the field of renewable energy (wind, solar, hydroelectric, battery storage).

Eligible expenses

Expenses related to capacity building for clean energy project preparation and planning.
Costs associated with the implementation of regional energy strategic planning initiatives.

How to apply to the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) – Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream program

Monitor Funding Announcements

Subscribe to the SREPs ILCE stream distribution list by sending a request with "Add me to ILCE Distribution List" in the subject line to sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Respond to Expressions of Interest (when active)

Prepare and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) during the announced intake period, if required.

Await Confirmation and Next Steps

Wait for communication from the SREPs team regarding the status of your submission.

Respond to any requests for additional information from the SREPs team, if applicable.

Additional information

SREPs is currently not accepting proposals under the Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream.
Future intake processes under this stream will have distinct eligibility criteria for each round.
Interested parties can receive updates about future funding opportunities by requesting to join the ILCE distribution list.
The timeline for future intakes is subject to change and will be communicated through official channels.

Contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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