Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund – Contribution Funding
The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund provides up to $1.5 billion in federal funding until 2030 for clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects that enable sustainable development and expansion of critical minerals in Canada. This second call offers up to $500 million in contribution funding across two streams: preconstruction activities and shovel-ready project deployment. Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, governments, and Indigenous groups.
What you'll need
- Proof of legal incorporation or registration in Canada
- Project feasibility study or preliminary economic analysis
- Infrastructure design and planning documentation
- Environmental assessment or performance plan
- Indigenous engagement and consultation records
- Financial projections and cost estimates
How it works
What it can fund
- Deploy renewable or alternative energy generation at mine sites
- Build transportation infrastructure connecting mines to processing and markets
- Construct grid connections and battery storage for mining operations
- Develop regional clean energy infrastructure supporting critical minerals production
- Install electric vehicle charging stations for mining equipment
Related programs
- GrantAboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to CapitalCanada — federal · $1,000 – $250,000
- GrantACOA — Business Development Program — Non-commercial componentNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- GrantACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador