Toward Net-zero Homes and Communities

Program Category: Built Environment, Community Infrastructure

Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings)

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Status: Closed

Funder

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

Funder Organization Type

Federal Government

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency’s (OEE) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for projects that explore new ideas to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce residential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund Projects that target strategic efforts to help Canadians reduce their residential energy consumption to achieve net-zero building greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This includes:

Transitioning away from fossil-fuel home heating systems;
Community-level net-zero homes initiatives;
Requiring energy efficient homes evaluations at the time of sale;
Deep retrofits of existing buildings through codes and incentives;
Training programs and pilot initiatives for building codes; and
Workforce readiness.

The objectives of the program are to:

Support the implementation of original and creative tools and methods to facilitate Canada’s “Just Transition” to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050;
Support initiatives to empower all residents, including professionals and other levels of government, to contribute to Canada’s “Just Transition” to net-zero residential building emissions by 2050; and
Support Indigenous, rural or remote, and under-resourced communities in their efforts to improve their energy efficiency and reduce their residential GHG emissions.

Eligible Community

Eligible Recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Applications for path 2 will only be accepted from Indigenous organizations.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Applicants can combine other sources of funding (federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal incentives) to cover Project costs.

Specific Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must provide legal documentation confirming their organization is a legal entity (i.e., letters of patent, certificate of incorporation or other such legal documents). Applications with missing or incomplete information will not be evaluated.

Regional and Municipal governments must provide proof that they have the proper authority to proceed with the Project described in the proposal (i.e., approved by-law, Order in Council, or letter of support from appropriate authorities).

Other Eligible Applicants

Indigenous Economic Agencies
Indigenous-owned Businesses
Businesses / For-profit
Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits
Economic Development Agencies
Academic Institutions

Type of Funding

Non-repayable Contribution

Range of Funding Available per Project

Under $100 000
From $100 000 to $1 000 000
Over $1 000 000

Description of Funding

Funding will mostly be awarded for 1 or 2-year Projects. Funding for up to 4 years is also available for ambitious Projects that meet multiple objectives of the program. Funding will be awarded according to a variety of considerations, including evaluation score, budget limitations, and geographical representation.

Percentage of Project Funded

100%

Up to one hundred percent (100%) of total project costs for Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments, Indigenous governments or organizations, and registered not-for-profit organizations. 75% of total project costs for other organizations.

Eligible Costs

Planning
Capital Costs
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Training

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Land Acquisition

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

6 months

The timeframe for funding would be 6 months for Indigenous projects.