If you have been searching for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, the short answer is that it is closed. This guide sets out what happened, what still applies to existing applicants, and where current help comes from.
The timeline
- Canada Greener Homes Grant. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) says the program is closed. Applications opened in May 2021 and stopped being accepted in February 2024, and the deadline for participants to submit documents was December 31, 2025. Requests submitted by the deadline are still being processed.
- Canada Greener Homes Loan. The interest-free loan of up to $40,000 over a 10-year term closed to new applications after October 1, 2025. Applications received by then continue to be reviewed.
- Canada Greener Affordable Housing. Applications for this stream closed on January 20, 2026.
If you already applied
Log in to the Canada Greener Homes portal to check your status. Homeowners in provinces that co-delivered the grant, such as Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, should contact their provincial program for questions about their file.
Other federal support
NRCan lists the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program for low- to median-income homeowners who switch from oil heating to an electric heat pump, and the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program for eligible households. Intake dates and details have changed over time, and some sources report that the oil-to-heat-pump application window ended in mid-2026, so confirm current status on the NRCan site before you plan around it.
Where real savings come from now
Most current rebates are run by provinces and utilities. We list the main ones in our guide to provincial heat pump rebates. Many provincial programs require an EnerGuide home energy evaluation before and after the work.
What to do
- Do not plan around a federal grant or loan for new work. They are closed.
- Check your province’s program and your utility’s rebate page.
- Book the evaluation before you buy equipment if your program requires one.
- Keep your quotes, invoices and model numbers in one folder.
Frequently asked questions
Will the grant reopen? NRCan has not announced a reopening, and its pages describe the Grant as closed. Check the official page for any change rather than relying on third-party sites that still advertise it.
I completed work but have not received my money. What now? If you submitted documents by the December 31, 2025 deadline, requests continue to be processed. Use the Canada Greener Homes portal or the contact details on the NRCan page.
Are there tax credits instead? Some provinces and territories have their own credits, and the rules change often. Check your provincial government’s energy or finance page, or ask a tax professional.
What a good plan looks like now
List the upgrades you want in priority order, such as air sealing, insulation, heat pump and windows. For each, find the provincial program and the utility rebate that apply. Compare total cost after rebates, and ask each program about pre-approval. If a program requires an evaluation, book it first, because some have waiting times.
Warning signs
- Websites or salespeople still advertising “Greener Homes Grant” money for new applications.
- Contractors asking you to sign over rebates or pay a fee to “reserve” funding.
- Rebate amounts quoted without naming the program or giving a link to the official page.