Canada Greener Homes Grant Program

Deadline: 08-Jul-21

The Natural Resources Canada is offering Canada Greener Homes Grant Program to help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, grow the domestic green supply chains, and fight climate change.

Project Categories

To be eligible for funding, the proposal must support at least one of the following Project Categories (PCs):

TRAINING [Maximum of $200,000 per year, per proposal]: Enhance support for training of energy advisor candidates by expanding classroom learning, e-learning, mobile training and blended learning programs and/or by providing potential candidates with greater access and opportunities to training that supports them in becoming registered energy advisors.
MENTORSHIP [Maximum of $150,000 per year, per proposal]: Enhance support for mentorship of energy advisor candidates and new energy advisors by providing greater access to mentorship opportunities (e.g. internships, mentorship programs) including for under-represented groups to support them in becoming registered energy advisors or in carrying out their new role.
RECRUITMENT [Maximum of $100,000 per year, per proposal]: Undertake awareness activities to support the recruitment of service organizations or energy advisors, particularly among groups under-represented in the sector or in underserved areas.
UPSKILLING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT [Maximum of $100,000 per year, per proposal]: Developing and offering training, materials or programs for upskilling or for the professional development of existing energy advisors in support of the implementation of the Canada Greener Homes Grant initiative.
ACCESSIBILITY OF ENERGUIDE EVALUATIONS [Maximum of $100,000 per year, per proposal]: Support timely access to EnerGuide evaluations and related elements for Canadians residing in underserved regions.

Funding Information

The Energy Advisor Recruitment, Training and Mentorship Campaign under the Canada Greener Homes Grant initiative will provide a total of $10 million in funding over 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are:
- provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable
- Indigenous governments or organizations (e.g., band councils, land claim organizations)
- legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as electricity and gas utilities (including voluntary organizations and foundations)
Applicants must:
- Have knowledge of the EnerGuide Rating System, including on the role that energy advisors play; and
- Have the governance structure, staff, and networks to allow for successful completion of the proposal.
It is an asset if an Applicant:
- Is a member or representative of one or more under-represented groups;
- Has demonstrated experience leading initiatives that increase diversity in a given area or promote a more inclusive workforce;
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis; or
- Existing networks and contacts with employers in underserved areas.