Building Capacity with the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) is fully allocated and is therefore not currently accepting Capacity Building or Indigenous Engagement Grant Proposals.

While Budget 2023 included a recapitalization of SREPs, project eligibility, program timeline, and other details are not yet available. Information will be shared on the SREPs webpage and with program stakeholders through the program distribution list 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

• Supporting an equitable transition to a low-carbon future
• Facilitating equitable participation through Capacity Building
• Informed decision-making through Indigenous Engagement Grants
• Link to 2023 Applicant Guide

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.

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.