If you’re searching for the Ontario Greener Homes Grant, you’re not alone. Many Ontario homeowners and clean‑tech businesses are still looking for the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant—but as of 2026, that program is closed. The good news is that Ontario has replacement rebate programs for homeowners and separate funding pathways for clean‑technology businesses and projects.
Key update: The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed, with final documentation due December 31, 2025. No new homeowner applications are being accepted.
This page explains what has replaced it in Ontario, who qualifies, and where businesses fit into the picture.
While the federal grant is no longer available, Ontario homeowners can still access energy‑efficiency rebates through provincially delivered programs.
This is now the main Ontario alternative to the former Greener Homes Grant.
Program partners
What it covers
How much funding is available
Who can apply
👉 This program is now the closest match to what people mean when they search for the Ontario Greener Homes Grant in 2026.
If affordability is your main concern, Ontario offers additional options.
Designed for income‑eligible households, this program provides no‑cost upgrades, not rebates.
Eligible upgrades may include
Participants do not pay upfront and do not need to manage contractors themselves
This is a separate federal initiative rolling out through provinces and territories, aimed at low‑income homeowners and renters.
This is where many clean‑technology companies get confused.
Important: The Ontario Greener Homes Grant was never a business grant. Businesses did not qualify as applicants—but many businesses deliver projects funded by homeowner rebates.
That said, Ontario clean‑tech businesses have separate funding streams.
If you’re a startup, SME, or project developer working in clean technology, these are the right places to look.
Ontario’s official funding portal for business and project‑based grants.
Common clean‑tech themes
Funding amounts range from tens of thousands to millions, depending on the program and project scope
Ontario periodically launches programs focused on:
These are competitive, intake‑based programs, not automatic rebates
Ontario businesses can also apply to federal programs listed in:
This includes support for:
Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you filter programs by province, industry, and project type in seconds, especially when intakes open and close quickly.
Assuming the Ontario Greener Homes Grant still exists
The federal program is closed. Current Ontario rebates come from Save on Energy and Enbridge, not NRCan.
Applying as a business to homeowner programs
Clean‑tech companies can deliver upgrades but cannot apply as recipients under homeowner rebate programs.
Missing intake windows for business grants
Ontario clean‑tech funding is often time‑limited and competitive. Waiting too long can mean missing the entire cycle.
Overlooking provincial programs while chasing federal ones
Many Ontario‑specific programs are easier to access and better aligned with regional priorities.
Q: Is the Ontario Greener Homes Grant still available in 2026?
No. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed, with final paperwork due December 31, 2025. Ontario now relies on provincial rebate programs instead.
Q: What replaced the Ontario Greener Homes Grant for homeowners?
The Home Renovation Savings program is the main replacement, offering rebates for heat pumps, insulation, and energy upgrades through Save on Energy and Enbridge.
Q: Can landlords or multi‑unit buildings apply?
Some Ontario programs allow multi‑unit residential buildings, but eligibility depends on building size and utility connection. Always check program‑specific rules.
Q: Are there Ontario Greener Homes Grant options for businesses?
Not directly. Businesses should look at Ontario clean‑technology funding programs through Transfer Payment Ontario and federal clean‑tech initiatives.
Q: Can programs be combined?
In some cases, yes—but stacking rules vary. Combining electricity and gas rebates is common, while combining provincial and federal business grants requires approval.
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The Ontario Greener Homes Grant may be gone, but funding hasn’t disappeared—it’s just shifted. Homeowners now rely on provincial rebate programs, while clean‑tech businesses access project‑based Ontario and federal funding.
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