The Green Industrial Facilities Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) Track 2 for industrial facilities, is now accepting proposals until July 31, 2023.
GIFMP includes $194M over five years to support the implementation of energy efficiency and energy management solutions. The program aims to Improve energy performance & competitiveness for industry in Canada, maximize GHG emission reductions in industry, and leverage capacity, experience, and established industrial networks.
This program expands on NRCan’s previous industrial energy efficiency management program.
GIFMP Eligible activity areas:
- Training for energy management practitioners
- Conduct Energy assessments and audits
- Hire or retain energy managers
- Implement energy management systems
- Energy efficiency-focused capital retrofits in existing facilities (must be non-emitting)
Benefit: Up to 50% support, minimum contribution is $40k maximum is $10M. Projects to be completed by March 31, 2027.
Who is eligible?
- Industrial sectors eligible are those defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 11, 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, 33, 56
- Sectors may also include those that are engaged in energy consuming processes, and that involve the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products
- Proposals must demonstrate cost shared financial assistance is required to directly implement energy efficiency and energy management projects
For guidance on proposal requirements, interested parties can obtain an application package by emailing NRCan at: nrcan.rfpindustry-ddpindustrie.rncan@canada.ca.
For those not ready to submit a formal proposal within the first intake period specified online, please submit an expression of interest to rfpindustry-ddpindustrie@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.