Federal Business Incentives

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A GROWING LIST OF INCENTIVES

Federal programs have been launched to provide tax incentives, innovation funding and rebates on energy-efficient retrofits. See the list below for a look at the major programs available. Don't miss our B.C.-specific green business incentives list.

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Income tax incentives

Incentive	Contact	Description
Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE)	Canada Revenue Agency	Deduction for project developments costs (e.g., feasibility studies, engineering and design work).
Capital Cost Allowance deduction	Canada Revenue Agency	Class 43.2: Clean energy generation equipment Class 43.1: Energy conservation equipment Class 49: Carbon dioxide pipelines Class 7: Pumping and compression equipment for carbon dioxide pipelines
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) deduction	Canada Revenue Agency	Current tax deduction for qualifying current and capital SR&ED expenditures
SR&ED Investment Tax Credits (ITCs)	Canada Revenue Agency	ITC for qualifying current and capital expenditures incurred to carry on qualified SR&ED in Canada (also for certain salaries and wages on SR&ED carried outside Canada).

Other Federal incentives

Incentive	Contact	Description
Agri-Opportunities Program	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	Repayable funding for the commercialization of new innovative value-added agricultural, agri-food and agri-based products, services and processes that are not currently commercially produced or available in Canada. Program ends March 31, 2011. Repayment is over eight years from the completion date; repayment start date can be deferred for up to 3 years.
ArboraNano Network	Canadian Forest NanoProduct Network and FPInnovations	Funding for the research and development of nanoproducts using nanotechnology and sustainable materials from Canada's forest resource.
Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)	Natural Resources Canada	CIPEC and Natural Resources Canada can help your organization cut costs, improve energy efficiency and reduce industrial greenhouse gases. (CIPEC) provides support and education through workshops, study funding, and sector task forces. They also offer sector-focused guides, tools, and other technical information. CIPEC programs are also "stackable", meaning you can combine financial support from BC Hydro and CIPEC – and other funders, if applicable – on one project.
Canadian Textiles Program	Industry Canada	Funding for Canadian textile manufacturers to re-engineer textile production processes or re-tool production equipment and facilities. Applications must be made by September 30, 2009.
Clean Energy Fund (CEF)	Natural Resources Canada	Funding for research, development and demonstration projects to advance Canadian leadership in clean energy technologies: Large Scale Carbon Capture and Storage: Funding for real-world applications that build on progress realized through development and demonstration projects. Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Systems Demonstration: Funding for demonstrations that will accelerate the depoloyment of renewable and clean energy systems in the power and thermal supply systems. Proposal must be filed before September 15, 2009. Research and Development: Funding for a range of projects from basic research to pre-demonstration pilot projects.
ecoAgriculture Bio-fuels Capital Initiative (ecoABC)	Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	Repayable funding to construct or expand existing transportation bio-fuel (e.g., ethanol, bio-diesel and cellulosic ethanol) production facilities. Program ends March 31, 2011. Repayment is over seven years, starting three years after production begins.
ecoEnergy Programs	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	ecoENERGY for Bio-fuels: Incentives for producers of renewable alternatives to gasoline and diesel (e.g., ethanol an bio-diesel) provided for up to 7 years. Production must occur before March 31, 2017. ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat: Incentives for installing solar space and water heaters. ecoENERGY for Renewable Power: Incentives for the supply of clean electricity from renewable sources (e.g., wind, bio-mass, low-impact hydro, geothermal, solar photovoltaic and ocean energy) for up to 10 years. EcoENERGY for Industry: Process Integration (PI) study: Incentives to conduct a PI study (energy audit) to determine the most efficient use of energy, water and raw materials. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Study: Incentives to conduct a CFD study to identify, quantify and explain uneven heat transfer in process fluid that leads to inefficiencies.
Going Global Innovations	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada	Funding for companies to pursue international research and development collaborative opportunities through partnerships with key players in other countries.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)	National research Council (NRC)	Funding and mentoring for Canadian companies to encourage innovative products, processes and technology.
International Science and Technology Partnerships Program	Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada	Funding to foster and support Canadian Participation in collaborative/bilateral research projects through partnerships with other countries. May be repayable if the project becomes a commercial success.
NextGen Bio-fuels Fund	Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)	Repayable funding to support the development and production of bio-fuels using next-generation processes. Funding is repayable over ten years on project completion, based on cash flows.
Research and Development (R&D) Program	Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency	Funding for projects that further the practice of environmental assessment or the understanding of issues in support of sustainable development.
Science and Technology Internship Program	Natural Resources Canada	Funding towards the cost of hiring an eligible intern. Funding will be available until March 31, 2012.
SD Tech Fund	Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)	Two rounds of funding annually support the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of new technologies that address clean technology solutions (climate change, clean air, water and soil quality). Statements of interest for the next round of funding are due September 2, 2009.