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Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program
Maximize energy performance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and boost industry competitiveness with the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP). This program offers financial assistance for the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions in Canada’s industrial sector.
GIFMP consists of two tracks
Track 1: Energy Efficiency Solutions
Designed for provinces, territories, utilities, and eligible recipients with industrial networks and experience. It supports energy efficiency initiatives aligned with Government of Canada objectives.
Funding is available for:
- Up to 100% of eligible implementation costs, with a maximum of $20 million per
proposal for provincial-territorial governments, departments and agencies,
Indigenous organizations, and registered not-for-profit organizations. - Up to 75% of eligible implementation costs, with a maximum of $20 million per
proposal for private sector for-profit organizations, including utilities, training
institutes, and industry associations.
The initial call for proposals for Track 1 ended on March 31, 2023. The next call is anticipated to be launched in early 2024.
The initial call for proposals for Track 1 ended on March 31, 2023. The next call is anticipated to be launched in early 2024.
Track 2: Industrial Facility
Open to all industrial sectors and facility sizes, with a focus on addressing regional, sectoral, and activity-specific gaps.
This track provides direct-to-industry support for implementing energy efficiency and energy management solutions within facilities.
Funding includes:
- Up to 50% of eligible implementation costs, with a maximum of $10 million per proposal.
- The minimum contribution required is $40,000 per proposal
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GIFMP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) is dedicated to maximizing energy performance, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and enhancing industry competitiveness in Canada. This program focuses on promoting energy efficiency and energy management solutions through collaborative partnerships and project support.
The program is guided by the following principles:
- Maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing GHG emissions in every supported project.
- Leveraging the capacity, experience, and established industrial networks of participants.
- Generating economic benefits through energy efficiency, such as job creation and increased competitiveness.
- Encouraging widespread adoption across diverse industrial facilities, including different regions, facility sizes, and sectors.
- Prioritizing Indigenous participation and considering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility aspects.
Funding Levels and Stacking Limits
Under the Industrial Facility Track of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program, eligible projects can receive cost-shared financial assistance.
The program offers:
- Up to 50% of total eligible expenditures, with a maximum funding amount of $10 million per proposal. The minimum contribution required is $40,000 per proposal.
- For Indigenous or registered not-for-profit organizations, the program may provide costshared financial assistance of up to 100% of eligible implementation expenditures, with a maximum funding amount of $10 million per proposal.
Activity Described in Appendix A. Proposal may include one or more activity. | Contribution Limits per Activity The Program provides up to 50% of eligible project expenditures for for-profit, and up to 100% for Indigenous or not-for-profit organizations. |
|---|---|
1- Invest in energy management training | Up to $50,000 |
2- Conduct energy assessments and audits | Up to $50,000 |
3- Hire or retain energy managers | Up to $100,000 |
4- Implement energy management systems | Up to $50,000 /
Up to $250,000 |
5- Invest in energy efficiency-focused capital retrofits | Up to $10 million |
Maximum GIFMP funding for a project with baseline consumption of less than 400,000 GJ of energy annually is $50,000. | |
Maximum GIFMP funding for a project with baseline consumption of more than 400,000 GJ of energy annually is $250,000. | |
Proposals that include this activity must have an energy management system in place, in the process of being established, or proposed for implementation as part of this application. | |
GIFMP Application Process
To apply for the Industrial Facility, Track of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program, applicants must complete all the required sections outlined in Section B: Applicant and Proposal Overview.
The application must be submitted through the online application portal and include a filled-out Project Workbook.
Upon successful evaluation, applicants will receive a Letter of Conditional Approval, which signifies initial approval but does not guarantee funding.
Natural Resources Canada retains the right to conduct due diligence even after issuing the Letter of Conditional Approval. Once the applicant is notified of project approval, Natural Resources Canada will prepare a contribution agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for funding the described projects.
Reporting Requirements and Responsibilities
Contribution agreements will specify reporting obligations .
And the need to notify any concerns about project completion, along with associated mitigation plans.
The reporting requirements are as follows:
- Submission of semi-annual progress report(s) until project completion
- Financial report upon project completion
- Post-completion monitoring report(s)
Summary of reporting requirements:
Information required for reporting by Natural Resources Canada | |
|---|---|
Overall project | – Results : Overall energy performance improvements, including energy savings opportunities (GJ) and associated energy (GJ) and GHG emissions reductions (tonnes CO2e), and operational cost savings ($) resulting from the project. – Number of direct jobs and indirect jobs created by each activity. |
Additional information required by activity type in the project | |
Activity 1:Invest in energy management training | – Type and number of energy practitioners trained. – Summary of best practices, lessons learned and how the learnings can be applied and/or shared with others outside of the organization (as described in Appendix A). – Workforce development opportunities or benefits created for (a) Indigenous Peoples, and (b) inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility of underrepresented groups. – Any other impact on the workforce, including capacity building and measures that address regional workforce development and training needs as well as Indigenous and inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility needs. |
Activity 2:
Conduct energy | – Energy savings opportunities, energy and GHG emissions reductions identified (based on the Tasks described in Appendix A). |
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FAQs about GIFMP
GIFMP is a program aimed at maximizing energy performance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing industry competitiveness in Canada through energy efficiency and energy management solutions.
By participating in GIFMP, you can access financial assistance to implement energy efficiency measures, reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and contribute to a greener future.
The program is open to industrial sectors and facilities of all sizes. There are specific tracks for different types of applicants, including provinces, territories, utilities, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Funding levels vary depending on the track and type of applicant. It can cover up to 100% of eligible implementation costs, with maximum funding amounts per proposal.
To apply, you need to complete the required sections in the online application portal and include a filled-out Project Workbook. The application process is outlined in detail on the program’s website.
Proposals are assessed based on their merits, expected outcomes, and the ratio of the program’s contribution requested relative to total project costs. The need for cost-shared financial assistance is a key consideration.
Proposals are assessed based on their merits, expected outcomes, and the ratio of the program’s contribution requested relative to total project costs. The need for cost-shared financial assistance is a key consideration.
Yes, Indigenous or registered not-for-profit organizations may be eligible for cost-shared financial assistance of up to 100% of eligible implementation expenditures.
The next call for proposals for Track 1 is anticipated to be launched in early 2024. Stay updated on the program’s website for specific dates.
For more information, program guidelines, and technical assistance, visit the program’s official website or contact the program administrators. They will provide guidance and support throughout the application process
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