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Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) – Contribution funding

March 4, 2026

Value

Up to $50 million per project for most applicants. Up to $100 million per project for provincial and territorial government applicants.

Description

The CMIF is providing up to $1.5 billion in federal funding until 2030 for clean energy and transportation infrastructure projects necessary to enable the sustainable development and expansion of critical minerals in Canada.

There will be calls for proposals launched over the course of the program’s lifespan. This second call for proposals will provide up to $500 million in contribution funding available under 2 streams.

  • Stream 1 – Preconstruction
    • Funds preconstruction activities required to advance projects toward a shovel-ready state, including studies; planning; design work; assessments; infrastructure-specific consultation; knowledge sharing; and engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations, as well as other impacted communities.
  • Stream 2 – Shovel ready
    • Funds the deployment of shovel-ready projects, including site preparation, construction, rehabilitation or enhancement of infrastructure, as well as capacity-building activities and engagement in support of Indigenous and other impacted communities.

Eligible Applicants

  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as companies and industry associations
  • Provincial, territorial and municipal governments, and related organizations, including:
    • provincial Crown corporations
    • public utilities
    • ports established under a provincial or territorial statute or regulation
  • Indigenous groups, including:
    • Indigenous communities or governments
    • tribal councils or entities that fulfill a similar function (e.g., general council)
    • national and regional Indigenous councils and tribal organizations
    • Indigenous (majority-owned and -controlled by Indigenous Peoples) for-profit and not-for-profit organizations

The term “Indigenous” is understood to include Inuit, Métis, First Nation, Status Indian and Non-Status Indian individuals, or any combination thereof.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible expenditures are limited to expenses that are directly attributable to and required to achieve an eligible project’s objectives. Examples of eligible expenses may include materials and equipment; most professional services, including research and engineering; salaries and benefits; some administrative costs and others. Some expenditures such as land acquisition, litigation fees, and general operating and maintenance expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.

Deadline Date

The application window will be open until June 27, 2025, for Stream 1 – Preconstruction and until March 4, 2026, for Stream 2 – Shovel ready.

Contact

Contact Name: CMIF

E-mail Address: cmif-fimc@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/critical-minerals-in-canada/federal-support-for-critical-mineral-projects-and-value-chains/critical-minerals-infrastructure-fund1/critical-minerals-infrastructure-fund-contribution-funding.html

Industry:

Energy & Environment, Indigenous, Infrastructure, Municipalities, Non-Profit

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

ABmunis, Clean Energy, Mining, Transportation

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