Building Capacity with the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) is launching 2 requests for proposals (RFP) in November 2023:
- RFP for the Capacity Building Stream
- RFP for Indigenous Engagement Grants
While proposal intake has not yet commenced, an Applicant Guide is now available for both RFPs. Please note that eligible activities under this Capacity Building RFP are narrower in scope compared to the previous RFP held in Fall 2021.
More information on the timeline for these RFPs, including webinar dates, can be found below. Additional information will be shared by email with the SREPs distribution list and on this page, as it becomes available.
To receive updates by email, please send a request to sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to be added to the SREPs distribution list.
On this page
- Overview
- Capacity Building stream
- Indigenous Engagement Grants
- Upcoming webinars
- Timeline for proposal submission and evaluation
Supporting an equitable transition to a low carbon future
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) provides approximately $4.5 billion until 2035 to support eligible projects that can transform our electricity sector as we move toward a net-zero economy by 2050. Capacity Building funding and Indigenous Engagement Grants through SREPs help support an equitable transition to a cleaner electrical grid. Funded projects enable communities and organizations to acquire knowledge and tools to support decision-making and participation as SREPs advances the deployment of renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization across Canada.
Facilitating equitable participation through Capacity Building
Through the SREPs Capacity Building stream, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provides funding for projects that build knowledge and skills related to renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization technologies, and support inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility activities. These projects enable communities and individuals to participate in the Canadian electricity and energy sector’s transition to low carbon. SREPs aims to support projects across the country while encouraging the participation and leadership of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities.
For eligibility details and application instructions, please review the current Applicant Guide.
Informed decision-making through Indigenous Engagement Grants
SREPs Indigenous Engagement Grants support Indigenous communities and organizations seeking access to resources and expertise to inform their decision-making regarding potential renewable energy and/or energy storage projects. For instance, grants may enable applicants to assess options for a community’s involvement in and/or support of, a potential project.
For eligibility details and application instructions, please review the current Applicant Guide.
Upcoming webinars – Capacity Building and Indigenous Engagement Grant RFPs
Live webinars are scheduled (November 14 and 16, 2023) for the Indigenous Engagement Grant and Capacity Building RFPs, which will provide an overview of the Applicant Guide and allow applicants to ask questions about eligible activities, proposal submission, and evaluation. The Microsoft Teams application is required to attend the webinars. Please download Microsoft Teams prior to the webinars.
Webinar for Indigenous Engagement Grant Applicants
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 11 AM EST – 12:15 PM EST
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Webinar for Capacity Building Applicants
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 11 AM EST – 12:15 PM EST
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Additional information provided during the webinars, including answers to questions asked by attendees, will be added to this page.
Timeline for proposal submission and evaluation
November 16, 2023: Webinar for Capacity Building Applicants
January 31, 2024: Deadline for Request for Proposals
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Have questions?
Email us at sreps-erite@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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