Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program
“Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)”
$2,500,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant
Fund Type
In our ever-changing climate, Canadians need to look to all forms of clean energy in order to meet our net-zero goals. The Government of Canada recognizes the need for clean, reliable and affordable electricity to meet climate objectives and grow the use of electricity to support competitiveness and economic prosperity in all regions of the country. To bring clean power to more Canadians, the Government of Canada has committed to working with the provinces and territories to enable deployment of small modular reactors (SMR).
Program objectives
NRCan is seeking to fund research and development (R&D) to support provinces and territories as they work to develop and deploy SMRs as part of their respective decarbonisation and economic development plans.
The Enabling Small Modular Reactors Program (the “Program”) seeks to support applicants in their efforts to:
- address waste generated from SMRs
- develop supply chains for SMR manufacturing and SMR fuel supply
The Program aims to support the conditions and enabling frameworks necessary for SMRs to displace fossil fuels and contribute to climate change mitigation while enhancing gender-equality, diversity and inclusion in the nuclear sector.
Funding
The Program is open to R&D projects that request up to $5,000,000 (where the Program can provide up to 75% of the total project costs). It is anticipated that the Program’s average funding for a project will be between $500,000 and $2,500,000 with variation based on the size, scope, timeline and leveraged funding. Program funding is available for projects until March 31, 2027. The Program provides non-repayable contributions.
Projects led by Indigenous applicants are eligible for funding support up to 100% of the total project costs. Indigenous applicants are defined as 51% Indigenous ownership or more.
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