CFPs: Clean Energy in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities in Canada

Deadline: 30-Nov-22

The Government of Canada is accepting applications for the next cohort of Clean Energy Champions in the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative.

Many Indigenous, rural and remote communities use diesel or fossil fuels for heat and power. Diesel is a well-known and reliable energy source, however, it can also impact communities and the environment.

The transition to clean energy continues to be important to Indigenous communities and the Government of Canada as they work together towards reconciliation.

An additional $300 million is available until 2027 for your clean energy projects. These projects can help advance Indigenous-led climate action, support local economic development and create skilled jobs while reducing pollution and improving air quality.

Focus Areas

• Indigenous, rural and remote areas that use fossil fuels for heat or power, including Northern and Arctic regions and industrial sites
• Prioritize Indigenous-owned or led projects, or projects with community partnerships
• Support for all project stages and a variety of technology types.

Example Project Types

• Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Hydropower
  • Energy storage
  • Innovative technologies (e.g. grid modernization, ocean energy, hydrogen)
• Capacity Building
  • Training, skills and curriculum development
  • Energy coordinators
  • Energy literacy
  • Energy planning
  • Workshops, events and engagement
  • Research and feasibility studies
• Energy Efficiency
  • Building upgrades and retrofits
  • Measures like LED lights and efficient equipment
  • Emerging technologies
  • Energy audits
• Heat
  • Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power systems
  • Biomass supply chains
  • Geothermal
  • Solar thermal.

Funding Information

• Up to $1,525,000 in funding for community clean energy training, planning, and projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, governments, development corporations and organizations
• Canadian businesses and not-for-profit organizations
• Provincial, territorial, regional or municipal government organizations.

For more information, visit  Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative.

For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/reduce-emissions/reducing-reliance-diesel.html