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Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF)

Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) — EOI

Funds Canadian clean energy and transportation infrastructure enabling critical minerals development.

The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF), administered by Natural Resources Canada, provides up to CAD 1.5 billion in federal funding until 2030 to support clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects that enable the sustainable development and expansion of Canada's critical minerals sector. Eligible infrastructure projects include clean energy mine-site installations (grid conn

Clean energy mine-site infrastructure (grid, renewables, battery storage, EV charging); transportation infrastructure (roads, rail) with demonstrated links to critical minerals production.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.canada.ca