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Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs)

SREPs — Critical Regional Priorities & Indigenous-Led Streams

Supports Canadian clean electricity infrastructure through regional and Indigenous-focused deployment contributions.

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs), administered by Natural Resources Canada, is a CAD 4.5-billion federal programme launched in 2021 to support deployment of clean electricity infrastructure across Canada, with a programme end date of March 31, 2036. SREPs operates through three streams: the Critical Regional Priorities (CRP) Stream for projects identified by provin

Funds deployment of clean electricity infrastructure in Canada — wind, solar, small hydro, biomass, energy storage, and grid modernisation — through repayable contributions to provincial, Indigenous-led, and utility-scale projects.

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.Recoverable advance
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: natural-resources.canada.ca