Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative

The Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) provides funding to organizations (i.e. “retrofit accelerators”) that help building owners in the development of deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, and mid- or high-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Canada, and that drive market transformation in a given region or market segment.

The objectives of the program are to:

• build capacity for, and address barriers to, deep retrofit project development and implementation

• facilitate the development of deep retrofit projects in Canada

• contribute to transforming the buildings sector in support of the Government of Canada’s climate goals

Applications must be received by April 28, 2023. Indigenous applicants or applicants who focus on Indigenous communities may submit applications at any time by March 31, 2025 (or until funds are exhausted).