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Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF)
Up to $26700.0M
2 Billion Trees Program:
Grant Goals - Planting two billion trees across Canada - Support environmental sustainability - Climate change mitigation - Ecosystem restoration - Urban and rural tree planting initiatives - Indigenous community capacity building Keywords - Reforestation - Climate solutions - Tree planting - Environmental restoration - Ecological conservation - Green infrastructure - Carbon sequestration - Community development - Nature-based climate adaptation - Biodiversity enhancement - Sustainable land management - Urban forestry - Indigenous environmental stewardship Description The 2 Billion Trees Program is a federal initiative aimed at supporting comprehensive tree planting efforts across Canada. The program focuses on environmental restoration, climate change mitigation, and supporting diverse communities through strategic tree planting projects. Target Audience - Non-profit organizations - For-profit organizations - Indigenous governments - Indigenous communities - Indigenous organizations - Local governments - Environmental restoration groups - Community development organizations - Urban planning entities Eligible Expenses - Tree procurement - Planting labor - Site preparation - Equipment rental - Transportation - Project management - Capacity building activities - Monitoring and reporting - Technical assessment Eligibility - Canadian-based organizations - Demonstrated environmental impact - Capacity to execute tree planting projects - Alignment with program goals - Compliance with environmental regulations - Commitment to long-term project sustainability Criteria - Project feasibility - Environmental benefit assessment - Technical competence - Financial viability - Scalability of tree planting approach - Ecological zone appropriateness - Community engagement potential Program Requirements - Detailed project proposal - Environmental impact assessment - Comprehensive planting plan - Monitoring and reporting framework - Adherence to local ecological guidelines - Long-term maintenance commitment Hiring Criteria - Environmental science expertise - Ecological restoration knowledge - Project management skills - Community engagement capabilities - Technical planting competencies - Sustainability understanding Due Dates - January 16, 2025 - May 15, 2025 - September 18, 2025 Start Dates - Flexible based on proposal acceptance - Project-specific implementation timeline - Aligned with ecological planting seasons Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Organizational capacity is primary consideration Industry / Area of Work - Environmental conservation - Ecological restoration - Climate change mitigation - Urban forestry - Land management - Indigenous environmental stewardship - Community development - Green infrastructure
Up to $3200.0M
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
Grant Goals - Short-term infrastructure funding for water and wastewater systems - Rehabilitation of water treatment and distribution infrastructure - Improve water and wastewater system management - Support economic growth - Enhance environmental sustainability - Optimize existing water infrastructure systems Keywords - Water infrastructure - Municipal water systems - Wastewater treatment - Infrastructure rehabilitation - Asset management - System optimization - Water distribution - Storm water management - Public infrastructure - Environmental sustainability - Infrastructure funding - Water quality improvement - Municipal engineering - Utility infrastructure - Green infrastructure Description The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) is a $2 billion federal program designed to support critical water infrastructure projects across Canada. The initiative focuses on rehabilitating and improving water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems to enhance community infrastructure and environmental performance. Target Audience - Provincial governments - Territorial governments - Municipalities - Water service providers - Regional government entities - Infrastructure management organizations Eligible Expenses - Water treatment system rehabilitation - Distribution infrastructure upgrades - Wastewater collection systems - Storm water management infrastructure - System optimization studies - Planning and design for infrastructure upgrades - Innovative water technology pilot projects - Naturalized wastewater treatment systems Eligibility - Public and designated private infrastructure projects - Projects benefiting community water and wastewater systems - Infrastructure located in Canadian provinces and territories - Projects aligned with fund's environmental and infrastructure objectives Criteria - Must provide basic project information - Demonstrate community infrastructure benefit - Align with federal infrastructure goals - Meet provincial/territorial approval requirements - Comply with reporting and documentation standards Program Requirements - Projects must be completed within specified timeframe - Funding limited to 50% in provinces, 75% in territories - Subject to federal stacking rules - Requires detailed project submission - Must pass oversight committee evaluation Hiring Criteria - Not explicitly specified in document - Likely requires local workforce engagement - Preference for infrastructure and engineering professionals Due Dates - Original program end: March 31, 2018 - Extended to March 31, 2020 for some jurisdictions - Project cost incurrence deadline varies by province/territory Start Dates - Eligible costs start: April 1, 2016 - Project initiation dependent on provincial/territorial approval Age Requirements - No specific age requirements mentioned Industry / Area of Work - Municipal infrastructure - Water engineering - Environmental management - Public utilities - Infrastructure development - Civil engineering - Sustainable infrastructure - Water resource management
Up to $2000.0M
Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution funding
Grant Goals - Enable production and expansion of critical minerals resources in Canada - Drive economic growth by addressing infrastructure gaps - Reduce emissions in critical minerals operations - Advance Indigenous reconciliation and partnerships - Support green and digital economy transitions - Strengthen critical minerals supply chains Keywords - Critical minerals infrastructure - Clean energy development - Transportation infrastructure - Upstream mining support - Green economy transition - Indigenous engagement - Renewable energy integration - Mineral resource expansion - Infrastructure gap resolution - Sustainable development - Energy grid connectivity - Regional economic development - Preconstruction and shovel-ready projects - Mineral value chain enhancement Description The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) provides up to $1.5 billion in federal funding until 2030 to support clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects. The program aims to enable sustainable development and expansion of critical minerals resources across Canada through strategic infrastructure investments. Target Audience - Legal entities incorporated in Canada - For-profit and not-for-profit organizations - Provincial/territorial/municipal governments - Crown corporations - Public utilities - Ports - Indigenous communities and organizations - Industry associations - Mining companies - Energy infrastructure developers Eligible Expenses - Materials and equipment - Professional services - Research and engineering costs - Salaries and benefits - Some administrative costs - Infrastructure-specific engagement activities - Prefeasibility and feasibility studies - Site preparation and construction - Energy infrastructure development - Transportation infrastructure creation Eligibility - Legally registered Canadian entities - Projects located entirely in Canada - Clean energy or transportation infrastructure - Minimum energy generation capacity requirements - Demonstrated link to critical minerals production - Projects supporting upstream (mining) segment - Indigenous-led projects with potential secondary use - Technical reports within last 3-5 years - Mineral resource development milestones met Criteria - Infrastructure enables critical minerals production - Supports environmental performance - Connects resources to value chains - Minimum development thresholds met - Demonstrates economic and strategic significance - Potential for regional or national impact - Alignment with Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy - Supports green and digital economy transitions Program Requirements - Maximum funding: $50-100 million per project - Funding covers up to 50-75% of total eligible expenses - Project costs fundable until March 31, 2030 - Two application streams: Preconstruction and Shovel-ready - Non-repayable, conditionally repayable, or grant funding - Collaboration with Canada Infrastructure Bank - Continuous intake and assessment process Hiring Criteria - Emphasis on Indigenous participation - Capacity building and job training - Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) plans - Support for local and Indigenous community engagement Due Dates - Stream 1 (Preconstruction): June 27, 2025 - Stream 2 (Shovel-ready): March 4, 2026 - Expression of Interest deadlines vary by stream Start Dates - Project costs fundable until March 31, 2030 - Flexible start dates within program timeline Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions mentioned Industry / Area of Work - Mining and extraction - Renewable energy - Transportation infrastructure - Critical minerals development - Clean technology - Indigenous economic development - Regional infrastructure projects
Up to $1500.0M
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Grant Goals - Drive transformative change in affordable housing sector - Support innovative solutions that disrupt traditional housing approaches - Develop and test scalable, replicable housing innovations - Facilitate cross-sector partnerships - Reduce housing development costs and risks - Advance sustainable and accessible housing solutions Keywords - Affordable housing innovation - Modular construction - Prefabricated housing - Transformational design - Sustainable housing - Net-zero energy - Social innovation - Housing affordability - Community development - Adaptive reuse - Financing models - Collaborative housing - Accessibility design - Energy efficiency - Homelessness solutions Description The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund supports groundbreaking approaches to housing development across Canada. By providing flexible financial support, the program encourages housing providers to develop novel solutions that address critical housing challenges through innovative design, construction techniques, and financing models. Target Audience - Municipalities - Provincial/territorial governments - Private sector developers - Non-profit housing providers - Community housing organizations - Indigenous governments and organizations - Social impact investors - Housing researchers - Urban planners Eligible Expenses - Construction costs - Design and engineering - Modular/prefabricated housing development - Energy efficiency upgrades - Accessibility modifications - Pre-development financing - Knowledge transfer activities - Partnership development - Technology integration Eligibility - Demonstrate innovative housing solution - Provide affordable housing for minimum 10 years - Show financial sustainability - Develop knowledge transfer plan - Address National Housing Strategy priorities - Propose scalable and replicable approach Criteria - Affordability based on local/provincial standards - Innovative financing or design - Potential for sector transformation - Reduction of energy use - Increased housing accessibility - Partnerships across sectors - Readiness for implementation Program Requirements - Comprehensive project proposal - Detailed innovation description - Financial sustainability plan - Knowledge transfer strategy - Evidence of partnership commitment - Technical feasibility assessment - Risk mitigation plan Hiring Criteria - Multidisciplinary team - Housing sector expertise - Innovation management skills - Technical design capabilities - Collaborative problem-solving - Sustainability understanding - Research and evaluation experience Due Dates - Continuous application process - Periodic funding announcements - 6-year program duration (as of 2022) - Funds committed until exhausted Start Dates - Flexible project initiation - Dependent on proposal approval - Prioritization for expedited housing delivery - Focus on modular/prefabricated construction Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions - Open to organizations across sectors - Emphasis on innovative capacity Industry / Area of Work - Affordable housing - Urban development - Social infrastructure - Sustainable design - Community housing - Homelessness solutions - Residential construction - Housing technology - Social innovation
Up to $550.8M
Wah-ila-toos: Funding opportunities
# Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program ## Grant Goals - Reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural and remote communities - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through renewable energy adoption - Support energy self-reliance and Indigenous self-determination - Create environmental, social and economic benefits for healthier communities - Increase use of local renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures - Support reconciliation through Indigenous participation in clean energy - Promote sustainable community development - Enhance energy security in remote areas - Foster economic development opportunities in Indigenous communities - Build local capacity for clean energy project implementation ## Keywords - Clean energy transition - Diesel reduction - Renewable energy deployment - Biomass heating systems - District heating - Combined heat and power - Solar photovoltaic - Wind energy - Hydroelectricity - Battery storage - Energy efficiency - Capacity building - Indigenous clean energy - Rural electrification - Remote community development - Greenhouse gas reduction - Bioheat - Microgrids - Energy self-sufficiency - Climate action - Energy literacy - Sustainable development - Energy security - Community energy planning - Renewable integration - Off-grid solutions - Energy resilience - Indigenous climate leadership - Forest-based biomass - Energy innovation - Decarbonization - Thermal storage - Energy management - Sustainable heating - Clean technology - Energy sovereignty - Northern energy solutions - Indigenous economic participation - Energy cost reduction - Skills development - Knowledge transfer - Emissions reduction - Renewable resources ## Description The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada. The program supports the clean energy transition by increasing the use of local renewable energy sources and related energy efficiency measures. ## Target Audience - Indigenous communities and organizations - Rural communities not connected to natural gas networks - Remote communities not connected to North American electrical grid - First Nations governments and development corporations - Northern communities and hamlets - Indigenous-owned businesses and enterprises - Municipal governments in rural areas - Indigenous clean energy champions - Community energy planners - Indigenous youth interested in clean energy careers - Energy utilities serving remote communities - Indigenous economic development corporations ## Eligible Expenses - Renewable energy system design and installation - Biomass heating equipment and infrastructure - Solar photovoltaic arrays and components - Wind turbine installation and integration - Battery energy storage systems - Microgrid control systems - District heating system components - Combined heat and power systems - Energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades - Community energy planning activities - Capacity building initiatives - Technical feasibility studies - Front-end engineering and design studies - Resource assessment and planning - Training and skills development programs - Project management costs - Energy literacy initiatives - Technical system studies - Renewable energy integration components - Energy monitoring and control systems ## Eligibility - Indigenous communities and organizations - Rural communities with fewer than 5,000 people - Communities not connected to North American electrical grid - Communities not connected to piped natural gas network - Permanent settlements with at least 10 dwellings - First Nations bands and councils - Indigenous development corporations - Municipal governments in eligible communities - Indigenous-owned businesses - Northern remote communities - Organizations partnering with eligible communities - Energy utilities serving remote communities - Indigenous economic development entities - Community-owned energy corporations ## Criteria - Project reduces reliance on fossil fuels for heat or power - Demonstrated greenhouse gas emissions reduction - Community support and involvement - Indigenous participation and leadership - Technical feasibility and innovation - Economic viability and sustainability - Capacity building component - Knowledge sharing potential - Alignment with community energy plans - Potential for replication in other communities - Local employment and economic benefits - Environmental sustainability - Energy cost reduction for community - Integration with existing energy systems - Community ownership or partnership model ## Program Requirements - Completed application form submission - Community support documentation - Technical feasibility assessment - Project implementation plan - Budget and financial information - Environmental assessment considerations - Indigenous consultation where applicable - Reporting on project outcomes - Knowledge sharing commitment - Greenhouse gas reduction calculations - Energy production or savings estimates - Community engagement strategy - Capacity building component - Sustainability plan for ongoing operations - Risk management approach ## Hiring Criteria - Experience working with Indigenous communities - Technical knowledge of renewable energy systems - Project management capabilities - Understanding of northern/remote energy challenges - Cultural sensitivity and awareness - Commitment to knowledge transfer - Experience in capacity building - Technical certification in relevant fields - Community engagement skills - Energy system design expertise - Experience with similar projects - Understanding of Indigenous governance - Ability to work in remote locations - Knowledge of energy efficiency practices - Commitment to training local workforce ## Due Dates - No fixed application deadline - Applications reviewed on ongoing basis - Subject to available funding - Waitlist maintained for eligible projects - Applications retained for consideration for future funding ## Start Dates - Project start dates flexible based on approval - Funding program launched in 2018 - Additional funding allocated in 2021 - Program runs until 2026 - Seasonal considerations for northern construction ## Age Requirements - No specific age requirements for applicants - Youth engagement encouraged through specific initiatives - Youth training and mentorship components supported - Programs targeting Indigenous youth aged 10-13 for STEM literacy - Youth-focused energy engagement initiatives eligible ## Industry / Area of Work - Renewable energy sector - Clean technology - Indigenous economic development - Forestry and biomass supply chain - Energy efficiency - Community energy planning - Energy utilities - Environmental services - Construction and installation - Technical training and education - Energy management - Natural resource management - Sustainable development - Climate change mitigation - Energy infrastructure development
Up to $520.0M
Energy Innovation Program Smart Grid Demonstration Call for Proposals
The program aims to support projects that demonstrate innovation in smart grid technologies and solutions, improve grid reliability and flexibility, and advance inclusivity in the electricity sector.
Up to $354.0M
Federal Lands Initiative
Grant Goals - Unlock surplus federal lands for affordable housing development - Support sustainable, accessible, and socially inclusive housing projects - Facilitate property transfer or leasing at discounted or no cost - Promote collaboration between government agencies, communities, and housing providers - Accelerate affordable housing creation across Canada Keywords - Federal property redevelopment - Affordable housing innovation - Social housing transformation - Urban land repurposing - Community housing solutions - Sustainable development - Inclusive housing strategies - Mixed-income housing - Adaptive reuse - Public land optimization - Housing accessibility - Energy-efficient construction - Community needs assessment - Residential development - Social impact housing Description The Federal Lands Initiative is a $318.9-million fund designed to support the transfer or leasing of surplus federal lands and buildings to eligible applicants. The program aims to create affordable housing by making properties available at discounted or no cost, with the goal of developing sustainable, accessible, and socially inclusive housing solutions. Target Audience - Community housing organizations - Non-profit organizations - Registered charities - Co-operative housing organizations - Municipal governments - Provincial and territorial governments - Indigenous governments and organizations - Tribal Councils - For-profit organizations with housing development expertise Eligible Expenses - Land acquisition - Construction costs - Renovation expenses - Accessibility modifications - Energy efficiency upgrades - Site preparation - Infrastructure development - Common area improvements Eligibility - Minimum 5 years of project development experience - Ability to meet financial viability requirements - Commitment to long-term affordable housing provision - Capacity to develop projects of similar scale and complexity Criteria - At least 30% of units must be below 80% of Median Market Rent - Minimum 25-year affordability commitment - At least 20% of units must meet accessibility standards - Achieve energy efficiency standards (Tier 2 or Tier 3) - Demonstrate community housing need - Provide evidence of project feasibility Program Requirements - Comprehensive project proposal - Detailed financial plan - Accessibility attestation - Energy efficiency certification - Community support documentation - Minimum debt coverage ratio of 1.10 - Barrier-free common areas - Universal design considerations Hiring Criteria - Experience in affordable housing development - Demonstrated project management skills - Understanding of community housing needs - Expertise in sustainable design - Ability to meet accessibility standards - Financial stability - Proven track record of successful housing projects Due Dates - Varies by specific property opportunity - Announced periodically on CMHC website - Dependent on property evaluation cycle Start Dates - Project-specific - Typically within 12-24 months of property allocation - Aligned with funding availability and development readiness Age Requirements - No specific age restrictions for applicants - Focus on housing diverse population needs Industry / Area of Work - Residential real estate development - Social housing - Urban planning - Community development - Affordable housing sector - Non-profit housing - Sustainable design and construction
Up to $318.9M
Canadian grants, answered
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- Is SR&ED a grant?
- SR&ED is a federal tax credit for scientific research and experimental development, claimed with the corporate tax return. IRAP is a separate NRC grant applied for before or during a project. Both appear in this directory, and the same expenditure cannot be claimed under both.