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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a federal department dedicated to the responsible development and sustainable utilization of Canada's natural resources, including energy, minerals, and forests. It supports innovation and environmental stewardship through grants and funding to businesses and non-profits, advancing clean energy and sustainable practices within resource sectors. View Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)'s website for more information.

130 programs
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    2 Billion Trees Program

    Tree planting support winding down
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingExpert AdvicePartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada

    Accelerating Canadian clean energy technology innovation and commercialization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge

    Supports wildland fire research and knowledge mobilization
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Canada Greener Homes Grant

    Home retrofit funding for Canadian homeowners
    Eligible Funding
    From $125 to $5,000 · Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    NS, Quebec, Canada
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    Partnering and CollaborationClosed

    Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network

    Supports emissions reduction technology development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Alberta, Canada
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    Clean Fuels Awareness Projects

    Funding for clean fuels awareness projects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Clean Fuils Fund – Establishing biomass supply chains

    Supports biomass supply chains for clean fuels
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Canada
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    Codes Acceleration Fund (CAF)

    Funding to accelerate energy code adoption
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
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    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Early Intervention Strategy Small Scale Research program

    Research funding for spruce budworm management
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada
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    Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program

    Funding for innovative EV and hydrogen infrastructure
    Eligible Funding
    From $250,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingPartnering and CollaborationClosed

    Emerging Renewable Power Program

    Funding for emerging renewable electricity projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Alberta, NS, Saskatchewan, Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Emissions Reduction Fund — Onshore Program

    Funding for methane reduction in oil and gas
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 18,474,564 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Innovation Program — Clean Fuels Call for Proposals

    Advances clean fuel technologies for environmental sustainability
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy Innovation Program — On-road Transportation Decarbonization

    Supports on-road transportation decarbonization projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $500,000 to $5,000,000
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Energy efficiency for industry – Industrial Facility Track

    Supports energy efficiency upgrades for Canadian industrial facilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $40,000 to $5,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Utilities, Real estate and rental and leasing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    First and Last Mile Fund

    Federal support for critical minerals projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Commercialization
    Quebec, Canada
  • Prepare your Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) funding application

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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Global Forest Leadership Program

    Supports forest sector export diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Transportation and warehousing, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateCommercialization
    Canada
  • Get help with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) funding applications

    Build a clearer funding plan and prepare stronger applications with guidance from our funding team.

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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

    Funding for innovative wood-based construction projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateCommercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Canada
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    Grant and FundingClosed

    Green Freight Program

    Supports freight fleets to cut fuel use and emissions
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Canada