Energy Innovation Program - Renewable Energy Demonstration (Stream 2 - Indigenous)
Funder
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Deadline Details
Stream 2 applicants must complete and submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) via the applicant portal by 1 p.m. ET on September 26, 2024.
Funder Organization Type
- Federal Government
Canada has made international commitments to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, as well as national commitments to implement a net-zero electricity grid and low-carbon economy. This will require significant growth in renewable heat and power.
Much of the growth in renewables in Canada has been targeted at large-scale deployment while important opportunities for integrating renewables at the local level remain untapped. Innovation is needed to sustainably increase the share, role, and diversity of renewables across Canada and ensure that energy is reliable, accessible, and affordable. To de-risk novel energy systems and end uses for different renewable resources, it is important to support first demonstrations across Canada.
Aligned with Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) commitment to driving innovation to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition, the Renewable Energy Demonstration Call will fund demonstration projects that help to advance innovative renewable heat or power generation and/or integration through novel applications that provide local benefits.
Projects must address one or more of the following objectives:
- Increase local participation in, and local benefits of, renewable energy generation and use;
- Improve the reliability and accessibility of renewable energy generation;
- Reduce environmental impacts and contribute to Canada's net-zero goals; and/or,
- Advance replicable renewable energy solutions.
The Call’s project selection process has two phases:
-
Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, open to all eligible applicants
-
Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase, open to invited applicants only
To further OERD’s objectives to support projects that advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA), applicants will be asked to describe how their project will positively impact local communities. The Call will also aim to fund at least one project led by an Indigenous applicant, recognizing the importance of Indigenous participation and leadership in advancing renewable energy initiatives.
For this Call, renewable resources are limited to solar, wind, geothermal, and marine (tidal, wave, or river current) energy.
Stream 2 is open to eligible Indigenous recipients.
Eligible Community
- Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including:
- Indigenous communities or governments
- Tribal Councils or entities that fulfill a similar function (e.g., general councils)
- National or regional Indigenous councils, or tribal organizations
- Indigenous (majority owned and controlled by Indigenous people) for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
Specific Eligibility Requirements
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to contact the Program at eiprenewables-pierenouvelables@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to be connected with a project officer. The project officer will provide support to Stream 2 applicants throughout the application process, including verifying eligibility.
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous OrganizationsType of Funding
- Non-repayable Contribution
Range of Funding Available per Project
- From $100 000 to $1 000 000
- Over $1 000 000
Description of Funding
Percentage of Project Funded
100%Eligible Costs
EngineeringDesign
Planning
Capital Costs
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Training
Research and Development
- Salaries and benefits for employees on the payroll of the Recipient for the actual time spent by the employees on the project
- Training and workshops
- Professional, scientific, technical, and contracting services
- Travel expenditures, including meals and accommodation, based on National Joint Council Rates, adjusted to reflect costs in Northern and remote areas, where appropriate.
- Capital expenditures such as the purchase, installation, testing and commissioning of qualifying equipment, materials, and products, including diagnostic, testing tools and instruments, and original equipment manufacturer equipment warranty (including extended warranties where deemed appropriate to mitigate risk and lack of capacity).
- Other expenses related to the project or activity including:
- Laboratory and field supplies, and materials;
- Printing services and translation;
- Data collection services, including processing, analysis, and management;
- Facility costs for seminars, conference room rentals etc.;
- Construction Insurance;
- Accreditation;
- License fees and permits;
- Honoraria;
- Training; and
- Field testing services.
- Overhead expenditures, provided they are directly related to the conduct of the project and can be attributed to it. Overhead expenditures can be included as eligible expenditures to a maximum of 15% of eligible expenditures. See Applicant Guide for eligible overhead expenditures.
- GST, PST or HST, net of any tax rebate to which the Recipient is entitled.
Ineligible Costs
Land AcquisitionCosts ineligible for reimbursement from the Program (but permitted as part of the proponent’s contribution to the Total Project Cost) will include:
- All costs incurred within the Total Project Cost period but outside the Eligible Expenditure Period are considered as ineligible expenditures
- Overhead expenses exceeding 15% of Eligible Expenditures may be included as Ineligible expenditures and count towards the proponent’s portion of the Total Project Cost provided that the sum of overhead expenses (Eligible plus Ineligible) does not exceed 15% of the Total Project Cost
- The reimbursable portion of Federal and Provincial Taxes
- In-kind costs
- Purchase of land is non-permissible
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
2 monthsApplicants will be notified in Fall 2024.