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Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities

Support initiatives reducing residential emissions toward net-zero
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

This program provides funding of up to 100% of total project costs to support Canada’s just transition to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050. Eligible activities must fall under addressing barriers to energy-efficient technology adoption, capacity building for net-zero energy ready codes, or facilitating home energy labelling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

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

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Public administration
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Housing
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
  • Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
  • Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Implementing original tools and methods that facilitate a just transition to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050
  • Initiatives that empower residents, professionals, and non-federal governments to contribute to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050
  • Projects addressing barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient technologies
  • Capacity-building initiatives in support of net-zero energy ready codes
  • Initiatives facilitating home energy labelling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • For-profit organizations incorporated or registered in Canada
  • Not-for-profit organizations incorporated or registered in Canada
  • Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments (and applicable departments/agencies)
  • Indigenous communities or governments
  • Community and environmental groups

Who is not eligible

  • Federal government organizations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • Projects support Canada’s “Just Transition” to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050.
  • A dedicated application stream is available for Indigenous organizations with intake open until program funds are fully allocated.

Contacts

TowardNetZeroHomes-MaisonsNetteZero@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities. 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 Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities?

This program provides funding of up to 100% of total project costs to support Canada’s just transition to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050. Eligible activities must fall under addressing barriers to energy-efficient technology adoption, capacity building for net-zero energy ready codes, or facilitating home energy labelling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits.

Who is eligible for the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program?

To be eligible for the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program, you must: Incorporated/registered in Canada Proposal fits an eligible category Supports net-zero transition goals

What expenses are eligible under Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities?

Implementing original tools and methods that facilitate a just transition to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050 Initiatives that empower residents, professionals, and non-federal governments to contribute to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050 Projects addressing barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient technologies Capacity-building initiatives in support of net-zero energy ready codes Initiatives facilitating home energy labelling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits

Who can I contact for more information about the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities?

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

Where is the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities available?

The Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program is available across Canada.

Is the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities?

Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

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