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SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream

Natural Resources Canada
Maximum Funding
Up to $25 million
Between intakes - further intakes are planned over the program's life (throug...
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Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Varies
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
75%
SREPs Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Stream provides Up to $25 million per project (75% of eligible costs). Dedicated SREPs stream for Indigenous-led clean electricity deployment. The program covers up to 75% of eligible costs. Between intakes - further intakes are planned over the program's life (through 2035-36); next date TBD. Confirm on natural-resources.canada.ca..
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Program Description

Dedicated SREPs stream for Indigenous-led clean electricity deployment. Up to 75% of costs (vs 50% for non-Indigenous). Covers wind, solar, hydro, battery storage, grid modernization. Over $970M committed to Indigenous-ownership projects. Requires >50% Indigenous ownership.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Indigenous communities/organizations with >50% Indigenous ownership
  • Legal entities incorporated in Canada
  • Projects deploying clean electricity or modernizing grids
  • Must demonstrate meaningful community benefits
Provinces
Industries
Clean Technology Renewable Energy
Business Stage
Growth Expansion

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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Moderate
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $25 million per project (75% of eligible costs)
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 75% of eligible costs
Deadline
Between intakes - further intakes are planned over the program's life (through 2035-36); next date TBD. Confirm on natural-resources.canada.ca.

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Competition
Moderate
Deadline
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Approval
Varies
Accessibility
2/5

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Competition
3/5

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