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CIRNAC Northern REACHE Program

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada · Federal

In plain language

Clean-energy and energy-efficiency program for northern Indigenous communities — including all five Nunatsiavut communities (Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet). Funds feasibility, planning, and deployment of renewable energy and efficiency projects that reduce diesel reliance. Recent high-profile recipient is the Nunatsiavut Nain Wind Microgrid Project (2x 1.5 MW turbines, battery storage, displacing ~63% of Nain's diesel). Part of the federal Wah-ila-toos one-window approach for remote clean energy. Contact: aadnc.northernreache.aandc@canada.ca. Not eligible for island NL or southern Labrador (NunatuKavut — which is another reason NunatuKavut's federal recognition fight matters for energy funding access).

Realistic range

$50,000 – $3,000,000

Avg award

$400,000

Max advertised

$3,000,000

Cost share

—

Accessibility

3 / 5

Effort

3 / 5

Deadline

Continuous intake

Repayable?

Who qualifies

Entity types

Indigenous Band, Nonprofit

Sectors

Energy, Environment

Regions

Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet, Labrador

Demographics prioritized

Indigenous

What you'll have to report

Project milestone reports, energy savings data (diesel litres displaced, GHG reductions), financial reconciliation, community engagement documentation, final report with lessons learned.