Upgraded | Canadian Government Funding

The CERRC program funds projects that advance Indigenous-led climate action while supporting job creation, pollution reduction, and local economic development. An additional $300 million has been allocated to the program through 2027.

Funding Amount

This program has no maximum funding limit. However, the program has a total of $300 million in funding to be distributed.

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Eligible Applicants

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, governments, development organizations, and corporations

Canadian businesses and not-for-profit organizations

Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal government bodies

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Eligible Activities

Projects must address one or more of the following focus areas:

Renewable Energy Technologies
- Solar
- Wind
- Hydropower and other renewable sources
Capacity Building
- Training and curriculum development
- Hiring of energy coordinators
- Promoting energy literacy
Energy Efficiency
- Building retrofits and upgrades
- Energy-saving measures like LED lighting and efficient equipment
- Adoption of emerging energy technologies
Heat
- Biomass heating, district heating, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems
- Biomass supply chain development
- Geothermal and related systems

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