Clean Fuels Fund [Umbrella Program]
Funder
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Deadline Details
The program is currently accepting proposals. The Program will accept applications on a continuous intake basis until March 31, 2030, or until all funds are allocated, whichever comes first.
Funder Organization Type
- Federal Government
In a renewed commitment to Canadian clean fuel production, Canada's Budget 2024 announced a re-tooling of the Clean Fuels Fund program and a new call for proposals which would have a commissioning date of 2030.Contributions made under the re-tooled Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) will:
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increase domestic clean fuel production capacity, supporting jobs in Canada, and reducing reliance on imports,
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enhance competitiveness of Canadian clean fuels,
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enable greenhouse gas reductions,
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support compliance flexibility for regulated parties under federal regulations (e.g. Output-Based Carbon Pricing System Regulations, Clean Fuel Regulations).
Clean Fuels Funding for Building new domestic production capacity will be distributed through a General stream and an Indigenous-led Projects stream. Funding will support capital projects and feasibility and FEED studies.
Eligible Community
To be considered for funding under the Indigenous-led program, applicants must be legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations that can demonstrate a minimum of 50% Indigenous ownership.
To be considered for funding under the General Program, applicants must be a legal entity validly incorporated or registered in Canada including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, such as but not limited to:
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Indigenous organizations and Indigenous communities
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electricity or gas utilities
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private sector companies
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
Total Canadian government (includes federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments) contributions may not exceed 75%, of total project costs, except in the case where the recipient is a provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal government or their department or agency, Indigenous Business or Community, or notfor-profit, in which case, the total Canadian government funding authorized will not exceed 100% of total project costs.
Other Eligible Applicants
Indigenous-owned BusinessesBusinesses / For-profit
Indigenous Organizations
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
Indigenous-led building new domestic production capacity
Current funding available: This call for proposals will provide funding for up to $50 million per project to a maximum of 50% of total project costs for capital projects and up to $5M per project to a maximum of 75% of total project costs for studies.
General - Building new domestic production capacity
Current funding available: This call for proposals will provide funding up to $50 million per project to a maximum of 30% of total project costs for capital projects and up to $5M per project up to a maximum of 75% of total project cost for studies.
The Program will offer two types of contributions, depending on the type of project to be funded: Conditionally repayable contributions or Non-repayable contributions.
Eligible Costs
EngineeringCapital Costs
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Eligible expenditures must be directly related to the project and in support of the project’s activities. These expenditures should be incremental to normal operations and would typically not continue after the project completion date. Eligible expenditures include:
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Salaries
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Benefits
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Professional Services
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Reasonable travel costs
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Capital expenses
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Rental fees and leasing costs
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License fees and permits
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Costs associated with Environmental Impact Assessments
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Overhead expenses
See the applicant guides for the Indigenous-led and General stream for full details on eligible costs.
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementLand Acquisition