PEMBINA INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Calgary, AB · grants and contributions register · Calgary Centre

PEMBINA INSTITUTE FOR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT: federal grants and contributions: 32 agreements; $11.5M value; 7 departments; 12 programs.

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32agreements
$11.5Mvalue
7departments
12programs

Largest agreements

SUPPORTING REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN THE TRANSITION FROM DIESEL FUEL TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES$1.2Mvalue2018start2022end

This project is mostly related to encouraging the adoption of clean technologies.

Agreement$990Kvalue2018start–end

The purpose of this agreement is to work with remote communities to reduce their reliance on diesel fuel by building their capacities for innovation and adoption of renewable energy sources.

Agreement$962Kvalue2018start–end

The purpose of this agreement is to work with remote communities to reduce their reliance on diesel fuel by building their capacities for innovation and adoption of renewable energy sources.

Advancing Diesel Reduction by Supporting Indigenous Empowerment and Energy Policy Evolution$923Kvalue2023start2026end

This project is mostly related to encouraging the adoption of clean technologies.

PC0007574$752Kvalue2023start2028end

Establish a centre for carbon removal to spur green project development in Western Canada

Business Renewables Centre (BRC) Canada Tax Research and Economic Analysis Project$600Kvalue2026start2032end

The objective of this project is to increase municipal, community, and key stakeholder awareness and understanding of the economic benefits of renewable energy across Canada.

000022412$600Kvalue2021start2025end

Scale up an online platform to grow and diversify renewable energy procurement

000022412$600Kvalue2021start2024end

Scale up an online platform to grow and diversify renewable energy procurement

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Agreement$500Kvalue2023start–end

Regulatory Solutions: Analysis and recommendations to accelerate the electrification of buildings, transport and gas production

CB-PP-022$492Kvalue2019start2024end

The purpose of this project is to decrease greenhouse gas emissions through the reduction of diesel use for electricity generation in Canada's remote communities and remote industrial sites.

Energiesprong Model for Deep Energy Retrofits, Phase 2$469Kvalue2019start2022end

This project is to build capacity to deliver higher levels of energy efficiency in the residential sector.

Readying Municipalities and the Market for Deep Resiliency Retrofits of Multi-Family Rentals$400Kvalue2018start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to build capacity within five to eight municipalities to create favourable conditions for market transformation for deep resiliency retrofits.

Readying Municipalities and the Market for Deep Resiliency Retrofits of Multi-Family Rentals$400Kvalue2018start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is to build capacity within five to eight municipalities to create favourable conditions for market transformation for deep resiliency retrofits.

15298$375Kvalue2019start2022end

Establish the Business Renewables Center Canada

000015298$363Kvalue2019start2022end

Establish the Business Renewables Center Canada

Supporting effective policies, partnerships and energy regulations for remote communities in the reduction of diesel fuel usage towards energy efficiency and renewable energy sources$325Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of the Project is to encourage community participation in the development of renewable energy projects that reduce diesel usage in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Empowering Women to Participate Fully and Equally in Alberta's Energy Transition$300Kvalue2021start2023end

This 25-month project will identify specific barriers that prevent women from participating fully and equally in the energy transition and the new energy economy in Alberta. Key partners and stakeholders will be convened to identify solutions addressing these barriers and foster buy-in from different sectors. Solutions will be shared via platforms and strategies that enable new coalitions of women industry leaders, technology developers, investors, academics and thought leaders to advocate for the solutions identified.

Building awareness, education, and confidence in zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to minority- and women-owned fleet operators.$200Kvalue2023start2025end

This project promotes greater awareness among Canadians of zero-emission and low-emission options in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) sector.

Renewables in Remote Communities 2020 Conference$188Kvalue2019start2025end

The objective of this Project is to reduce diesel dependency in rural and remote communities through capacity building activities related to the development and delivery of knowledge and skills that lead to community renewable energy projects.

The Road to Clean Fuels for Canada’s Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles$184Kvalue2023start2024end

The objective is to promote greater awareness of clean fuels and clean fuels technologies across all industries, commercial applications, and the general public in Canada.

Small Scale Research by the Pembina Institute Regarding Small Modular Reactors$158Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of this project is to conduct research on small modular reactors (SMRs), and to contribute to informed public discussion of an emerging technology by producing high-quality, independent knowledge including characterization of several SMR technologies, detailed analysis of the life cycle costs and impacts of open and closed fuel cycle SRMs, and the examination of on SMR application.

Renewables in Remote Communities Conference 2024$129Kvalue2024start2025end

The objective of this Project is to undertake engagement and information dissemination activities that support reducing diesel usage in remote and Indigenous communities.

Agreement$100Kvalue2019start–end

Engaging Alberta Economic Development Agencies in Climate Action

Workforce Development Pathways for Regions.$100Kvalue2024start2025end

Agreement to support The Pembina Institute undertake research to support the socio-economic success of Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy by identifying regional approaches to growing a net-zero workforce.

Women in Energy Transformation: National Dialogue$35.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The objective of the Project is to convene women in the Canadian clean energy sector to engage in a national dialogue focused on the advancement of gender equality in the Canadian clean energy sector. This aligns with NRCan's mandate to identify opportunities to support workers and businesses in the natural resource sectors, and to advance gender equality and diversity in the clean energy sector.

Women in Energy Transformation: National Dialogue$35.0Kvalue2022start2023end

The objective of this Project is to raise the profile of women who are at the forefront of energy innovation in Canada, and to draw attention to the strategies that companies, governments, and individuals can use to make gender equality an essential part of Canada's energy future. This aligns with NRCan's mandate to identify opportunities to support workers and businesses in the natural resource sectors, and to advance gender equality and diversity in the clean energy sector.

Agreement$30.0Kvalue2017start–end
Agreement$7.2Kvalue2022start–end

Government of Canada Fuel Life Cycle Assessment Model's Stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Suncor Base Mine Extension Project.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.8Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.8Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Pembina Institute - EC$0value2018start2018end

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Departments

Natural Resources Canada19agreements$7.8Mvalue8programs
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Impact Canada Initiative
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program - Demonstration Component
  • Small Scale Research
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada3agreements$1.7Mvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada2agreements$975Kvalue1programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

All grants from Western Economic Diversification Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada3agreements$607Kvalue0programs
Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$300Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada3agreements$9.6Kvalue1programs
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20261agreements$600Kvalue1programs
  • Small Scale Research
20242agreements$229Kvalue2programs
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Small Scale Research
20235agreements$2.6Mvalue4programs
  • Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program - Demonstration Component
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
  • Clean Fuels Program
20223agreements$367Kvalue2programs
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Outreach and Engagement
20215agreements$1.7Mvalue4programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Women's Program
  • Small Scale Research
  • Outreach and Engagement
20201agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Participant Funding Program
20198agreements$2.0Mvalue4programs
  • Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
  • Clean Energy in Rural and Remote Communities Deployment Program component
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20186agreements$4.0Mvalue3programs
  • Impact Canada Initiative
  • Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20171agreements$30.0Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.