Driving Sustainable Change in Canada’s Industrial Sector

New Funding Intake Now Open for Industrial Facilities

The Government of Canada has officially launched the third intake of the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP). Administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), this round focuses exclusively on the Industrial Facility Track, providing major funding to support decarbonization and energy efficiency across Canada's industrial sector.

If your facility is looking to cut energy costs, improve operational efficiency, or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, this program represents a critical opportunity to offset the cost of your investments.

Program Objective

The Industrial Facility Track is designed to:

• Support projects that improve facility-level energy performance

• Fund upgrades that result in measurable reductions in energy use and GHGs

• Accelerate the deployment of energy management systems and process innovations

Whether you’re upgrading equipment, optimizing processes, or implementing an ISO 50001 Energy Management System, this program can help you cover the cost.

Funding Snapshot

• Maximum Contribution: Up to $10 million per project

• Cost-Share:

  • Up to 50% of eligible expenses

  • Up to 75% for Indigenous applicants

• Deadline to Apply: November 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT

Who’s Eligible?

To qualify for funding, applicants must:

• Operate an industrial facility located in Canada

• Either:

  • Consume at least 0.5 petajoules (PJ) of energy annually

  • Or implement an ISO 50001-compliant Energy Management System

This includes facilities in sectors such as:

• Mining and metals

• Pulp and paper

• Cement, chemicals, and fertilizers

• Food and beverage processing

• Manufacturing and industrial production

Eligible Activities

Funding is available for a wide range of energy performance projects, including:

• Implementation of energy efficiency retrofits

• Adoption of ISO 50001 energy management systems

• Energy audits and performance assessments

• Metering, monitoring, and data management systems

• Capacity building and technical training

• Equipment upgrades that reduce GHG emissions

To be considered, projects must result in quantifiable improvements in energy use and/or GHG emissions reductions at the facility level.

Why Apply Now

The GIFMP is a highly competitive and well-funded program designed to drive real impact in Canada’s industrial economy. As pressure mounts to reduce emissions and modernize operations, this funding provides a strategic advantage to early movers.

With funding available on a project-by-project basis, early applicants are best positioned to benefit before funds are exhausted.

How GrantMatch Can Help

Navigating a technical program like the GIFMP requires more than a compelling idea, it requires a structured, defensible proposal.

At GrantMatch, we work alongside Canadian industrial clients to:

• Evaluate project alignment with eligibility requirements

• Prepare complete application packages

• Develop technical justifications and project scopes

• Liaise with NRCan to ensure compliance

• Maximize funding potential while reducing administrative burden

Our team has a successful track record helping industrial and manufacturing clients access large-scale funding through federal initiatives.

📩 Connect with us today to begin the application process and secure your share of GIFMP funding.