Power grid connections (First Nations)
The Remote Electrification Readiness Program helps certain remote First Nation communities prepare for connection to province’s power grid.
Overview
This targeted funding program prepares diesel-dependent First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario for connection to the province’s power grid. Specifically, the program helps eligible communities develop community readiness plans.
Sample community electrification readiness plan
Who is eligible
There are 25 eligible First Nations communities and Tribal Councils.
Independent First Nations Alliance
- Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
- Muskrat Dam
- Pikangikum
- Whitesand
- Weenusk
Keewaytinook Okimakanak
- Deer Lake
- Fort Severn
- Kee-Way-Win
- North Spirit Lake
- Poplar Hill
Matawa First Nations Tribal Council
- Eabametoong
- Marten Falls
- Neskantaga
- Nibinamik
- Webequie
Nokiiwin Tribal Council
- Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek
Unaffiliated
- Sandy Lake
Shibogama First Nations Council
- Kasabonika Lake
- Kingfisher Lake
- Wapekeka
- Wawakepewin
- Wunnumin Lake
Windigo First Nations Council
- Bearskin Lake
- North Caribou Lake
- Sachigo Lake
Funding
There is $1 million per year allocated for 3 years (2014-15 to 2016-17) for the program. Funding for program activities will be determined through a competitive process.
How to apply
The application period for 2014-15 has now closed.
Applications will be accepted from Tribal Councils or from other groupings of First Nations (3 or more communities).
Exceptions
These remote communities can apply individually:
- Weenusk
- Fort Severn
- Whitesand
- Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek