Natural Resources Canada · Grant program
Program for Energy Research and Development
The objective is to support the competitiveness of Canada's natural resource sectors through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and RSA projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.
- Total value
- $5.9M
- Agreements
- 62
- Dec 2018 to Jan 2024
- Median agreement
- $30K
- Typical range
- $22K–$60K
- the middle half of agreements
Federal grants and contributions, agreements starting Jan 2006 to Oct 2026, each counted once at its latest amended value. Source: Treasury Board proactive disclosure, published October 11, 2026.
See every record for this program on the government’s search. How to apply: look up the program on Natural Resources Canada’s website.
Who got it
Organizations with the most funding under this program.
By year
Agreements by the year they started.
| Year | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | $32K |
| 2019 | 20 | $3.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | $263K |
| 2021 | 11 | $669K |
| 2022 | 12 | $605K |
| 2023 | 12 | $476K |
| 2024 | 1 | $101K |
By province
| Province or territory | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 6 | $3.1M |
| Outside Canada or not stated | 48 | $2.5M |
| Quebec | 5 | $92K |
| Nova Scotia | 1 | $50K |
| Alberta | 1 | $50K |
| New Brunswick | 1 | $25K |
By type of recipient
As the department classified the recipient.
| Recipient type | Agreements | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Academia | 3 | $3M |
| International (non-government) | 48 | $2.5M |
| Other organizations | 5 | $225K |
| For-profit organizations | 6 | $142K |
Latest agreements
| Start | Recipient | What for | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | The International Energy Agency Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme | Membership Fees to the International Energy Agency Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (2024)Grant | $100,554 |
| Dec 2023 | Rise Research Institutes Of Sweden Ab | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Heat Pump Programme for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $44,628 |
| Dec 2023 | Ait Austrian Institute Of Technology Ambtt | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Smart Grids for the period of March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2026.Grant | $29,952 |
| Nov 2023 | Wavec Offshore Renewables | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Ocean Energy Systems for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $20,220 |
| Nov 2023 | Technical University Of Denmark | Membership to International Energy Agency Wind Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA Wind TCP) for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $29,551 |
| Nov 2023 | Technical University Of Denmark | Membership to International Energy Agency Wind Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA Wind TCP) for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $27,884 |
| Nov 2023 | Kmgroup | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Solar Heating and Cooling for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $26,778 |
| Nov 2023 | Kmgroup | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Solar Heating and Cooling for Calendar Years 2024 and 2025Grant | $23,802 |
| Nov 2023 | Agfw Projekt-Gmbh | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for District Heating and Cooling for the periof of May 2023 to April 2025Grant | $133,828 |
| Nov 2023 | Aecom Ltd | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) for Energy Conservation in Buildings and Communities (ECBCS) for the period of October 2023 to September 2025Grant | $19,972 |
| Nov 2023 | Toronto 2030 District | Data on Pathways for Decarbonizing Toronto Commercial BuildingsGrant | $65,000 |
| Feb 2023 | Net Zero Atlantic | Preliminary Terms of Reference (TOR) for Atlantic Canada Offshore Wind Integration and Pathways to Market StudiesGrant | $50,000 |
| Feb 2023 | Ceati International Inc. | Literature review of evaluations of EV charging rate designs and EV technology incentive programsGrant | $4,000 |
| Nov 2022 | Danish Technological Institute | Membership Fees to the Heat Pump Technology Collaboration Programme High Temperature Heat Pumps Annex (2022 to 2023)Grant | $13,493 |
| Nov 2022 | Process Ecology Inc. | Enhancements of TEAM Digital Platform for GHG Mitigation PathwaysGrant | $50,000 |
| Aug 2022 | Smart Grid Innovation Network Canada Inc. | Energy Innovation Forum - Canada 2022Grant | $25,000 |
| Jul 2022 | Ee Energy Engineers Gmbh | Membership Fees to the Advanced Fuel Cell Technology Collaboration Programme (2022 and 2023)Grant | $23,306 |
| Mar 2022 | United Nations Industrial Development Organization | Industrial Deep Decarbonisation InitiativeGrant | $78,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Program | Membership Fees to the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Programme (2022 and 2023)Grant | $42,382 |
| Mar 2022 | American Society For Engineering Education | Membership Fees to the Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (2022 and 2023)Grant | $29,331 |
| Mar 2022 | Ceati International Inc. | CEATI Distribution Operation & Automation Program Membership 2022 and 2023Grant | $37,700 |
| Feb 2022 | Stepup In Energy Management Association | Baseline Study of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Canada's Energy SectorGrant | $35,000 |
| Feb 2022 | The International Energy Agency Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme | Membership Fees to the Internatioanl Energy Agency Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (2022 and 2023)Grant | $189,633 |
| Jan 2022 | Ait Austrian Institute Of Technology Gmbh | Membership to International Energy Agency (IEA) - Smart Grid Programme for 2023 and 2024Grant | $30,873 |
| Jan 2022 | Canadian Gas Association | Net Zero by 2050: An International Review of Utilities and National Governments for Canadian Energy Decision MakersGrant | $50,000 |