CEPP Project Grant Overview
There are are two types of project grants available from the Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP).
CEPP Grant 1 (G1)
Applies to Project Design & Development Activities associated with developing your community power project.
CEPP Grant 2 (G2)
Applies to Regulatory Approvals necessary to develop your community power project.
The maximum total CEPP grant is $200,000 per project. How much of the $200,000 the CEPP applicant proposes to allocate to Grant 1 activities verses Grant 2 activities is up to each applicant, based on their project plan.
An exception exists for corporate co-operatives who may apply for up to $500,000 of project soft costs associated with the development of renewable energy projects over 10 MW.
CEPP does not provide funding for pre-feasibility work nor for work done prior to receipt of a completed CEPP application. CEPP does not provide funding for work undertaken following issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the OPA. Visit Activities for more details.
Technology Specific Grant Caps
The following charts are general guidelines to indicate typical project requirements. Actual grant amounts will vary based on the actual costs of activities required for any specific project.
Solar
| Size (kW) | Max CEPP Grant ($'s) |
| 10.1 - 50 50 - 1,000 1,000 - 10,000 | 10,000 75,000 200,000 |
Wind
|
Size (kW) |
Max CEPP Grant ($'s) |
| 10.1 - 50 50 - 1,000 1,000 - 10,000 | 10,000 75,000 200,000 |
Waterpower
|
Size (kW) |
Max CEPP Grant ($'s) |
| 10.1 - 10,000 | 200,000 |
Biogas / Biomass / Landfill Gas
|
Size (kW) |
Max CEPP Grant ($'s) |
| 10.1 - 500 501 - 10,000 | 75,000 200,000 |
Grantee Contribution Requirement
CEPP will cover up to 90% of the actual costs of each eligible activity. The CEPP budget templates are set up for applicants to input CEPP contribution amounts, and applicant contribution amounts.
No Funding for Past Work
CEPP provides funding only for work carried out following receipt by CEPP of a completed CEPP Application. Any work done prior to the application submission will not be funded by the CEPP. If an activity has commenced prior to receipt of a completed CEPP application, only the portion of work carried out after receipt of the application is applicable for CEPP funding.
Grant Payments
Following approval of your grant application, your CEPP funding agreement will clearly identify your disbursement schedule based on your project and your proposal. CEPP funds will be disbursed upfront and after achieving milestones for each set of activities. 10% of total CEPP funds awarded will be held back until final deliverable have been submitted to the satisfaction of the CEPP Program Manager.
Project Grant Overview
Information contained in the overview can also be found in relevant sections throughout the website and in the FAQ's.