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Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant — Round 2 — Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Maximum Funding
Up to $10,000
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Lump Sum
Trend
declining
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
100%
Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant — Round 2 — Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provides Up to $10,000 per fiscal year per applicant, until March 31, 2028 (up to 2 fiscal years); $320,000 remains to be allocated for Round 2. Grant funding for Indigenous and coastal communities to engage with offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador waters. Open now. Closes August 31, 2026 at 23:59 EST, or earlier if the remaining $320,000 is fully allocated..
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Program Description
Grant funding for Indigenous and coastal communities to engage with offshore wind energy in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador waters. Round 2 runs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility Requirements
- Indigenous applicants based in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, or other provinces who fish or harvest in the relevant offshore areas
- Indigenous communities/governments, Tribal Councils, national or regional Indigenous councils, tribal organizations, and Indigenous majority-owned for-profit or not-for-profit organizations
- Coastal and industry applicants must be legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada
- Eligible entity types include development corporations, research associations, and industry, fishing, marine, or boating associations
- Up to 40% of Round 2 funding is reserved for Indigenous applicants
- Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 per fiscal year per applicant, until March 31, 2028 (up to 2 fiscal years); $320,000 remains to be allocated for Round 2
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 100% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Open now. Closes August 31, 2026 at 23:59 EST, or earlier if the remaining $320,000 is fully allocated.
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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Approval
Varies
Accessibility
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Competition
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Approval Rate
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Insider TipApply early: Round 2 uses continuous intake and closes August 31, 2026, or sooner if the remaining $320,000 is allocated.
Rejection Pitfalls 5
- Applicant is not an eligible Indigenous entity and is not a legal entity validly incorporated or registered in Canada
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Application Steps
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Read the Applicant Guide NRCan publishes the Offshore Wind Grant Applicant Guide for Round 2, which carries the funding table (per-year maximum, 100% cost coverage, stacking limit and the 40% Indigenous reserve).
Required Documents 2
✓ Completed online Offshore Wind Grant Proposal Form, Round 2
✓ For a Round 1 extension instead of a new proposal: an email with a brief description of the proposed continued activities, a draft budget, and confirmation that the request is to extend existing Round 1 activities
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How much can I receive?
Up to $10,000 per fiscal year per applicant, until March 31, 2028, which is up to two fiscal years of funding.
Do I have to pay for part of the project myself?
No. Maximum programme funding is 100% of total project costs.
What can the money pay for?
Technical and professional support for engagement activities. NRCan gives two examples: hiring a facilitator to support engagement with governments, regulators or offshore wind developers, and conducting internal consultations with community members on offshore wind development.
When is the deadline?
August 31, 2026 at 23:59 EST, or until funds are fully allocated. Only $320,000 remains for Round 2 and funding is first come, first served.
Can Round 1 recipients apply again?
Yes. They may submit a new proposal for new activities, or request an additional year of funding to March 31, 2028 to continue their existing project by emailing the programme by the same deadline.
Is any of the money set aside for Indigenous applicants?
Yes. The programme reserves up to 40% of grant funding for Indigenous applicants in this call.
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