Last updated: 31 May 2026
A note before you read. Funding programs change often, open and close without much notice, have limited budgets, and vary by province and municipality. The information below is a snapshot as of the date above and may already be out of date — always confirm current eligibility, amounts, and funding directly with the program administrator before making any decision. This is general information, not financial, tax, or legal advice.
Quick answer
There is no single federal grant for home radon work, but real help exists. The most widely available is the national Lungs Matter grant from the Canadian Lung Association — up to $1,500 toward professional radon mitigation for households affected by lung cancer or with low-to-moderate income. Beyond that, help is provincial and local: Saskatchewan has a home-renovation tax credit that covers radon mitigation, Nova Scotia runs a radon-reduction grant, and Ontario's Tarion warranty can cover mitigation on newer homes. Testing itself is cheap — a long-term RadonTest.ca kit is $89 all-in — so test first, then pursue mitigation funding only if your result is high. Note: every program below requires a proper long-term (91-day) C-NRPP test — homeowner digital monitors usually don't qualify.
Table of contents
- The national Lungs Matter grant (most homeowners' best option)
- Province-by-province snapshot
- The federal picture
- The order of operations: test → confirm → fund → fix
- FAQ
- How to verify current programs + disclaimers
1. The national Lungs Matter grant (up to $1,500)
Lungs Matter began as a Manitoba Lung Association program (funded in part by the Take Action on Radon initiative) and has since been matched into a Canada-wide program through the Canadian Lung Association.
What it offers: a grant of up to $1,500 toward the cost of radon mitigation when the work is done by a C-NRPP-certified mitigation professional.
Who's eligible (typical criteria — verify current rules):
- A resident of the province/Canada, and
- Diagnosed with lung cancer (generally any income), or
- A low-to-moderate-income household (income thresholds vary).
What you need to apply:
- Results from a long-term, 90-day, C-NRPP-approved radon test kit — homeowner-level digital monitors do not qualify.
- A quote from a C-NRPP-certified mitigator.
- Documents supporting your eligibility.
Applications are typically assessed monthly by a grant committee based on need and available funding.
Where to apply (links open in a new tab):
- Manitoba — apply page: Manitoba Lung Association — Lungs Matter (phone 204-774-5501 / 1-888-262-5864)
- National / other provinces: Canadian Lung Association — Lungs Matter runs through provincial lung associations, so start with the Canadian Lung Association or your provincial lung association.
Tip: Lungs Matter requires a lab-analysed long-term test report — exactly what the RadonTest.ca kit provides (a documented C-NRPP-lab result you keep). A borrowed digital monitor reading generally won't be accepted.
2. Province-by-province snapshot (verify before relying)
| Province | What has been available (snapshot — verify) |
|---|---|
| All of Canada | Lungs Matter (Canadian Lung Association): up to $1,500 toward mitigation; lung-cancer or low-to-moderate-income households. |
| Manitoba | Lungs Matter (MB Lung): up to $1,500. Also a Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan has offered up to $5,000 for mitigation, repayable over ~5 years (a loan, not a grant). |
| Saskatchewan | Home Renovation Tax Credit (2025+): a 10.5% provincial tax credit on up to ~$4,000 of eligible renovation expenses (save up to ~$420/yr, ~$525 seniors) — radon mitigation labour, materials and professional services qualify. Plus Lung Sask "Caring Breaths" reimbursement (max ~$500). |
| Nova Scotia | Radon Reduction Grant Program (Lung NS & PEI) for low-income households — reported up to ~$2,500. |
| Ontario | No standing grant, but the Tarion new-home warranty can cover full mitigation cost on qualifying homes within 7 years of construction (see our Tarion guide). |
| British Columbia | No standing provincial program; some regional pilots have offered ~$500 (e.g., Regional District of Central Okanagan). Check locally. |
| Other (AB, QC, Atlantic, territories) | Generally no standing radon-specific provincial grant; rely on the national Lungs Matter program, municipal/health-unit campaigns, and lung-association help. |
⚠️ These programs change yearly, have limited budgets, and may close mid-year (for example, SK Lung's Caring Breaths amount was reduced to ~$500 in 2023). Treat this as a starting point for where to look, not a guarantee.
3. The federal picture
There is no dedicated federal radon rebate. Federal support is indirect — broader home-energy or renovation programs may occasionally overlap with mitigation work. Health Canada publishes Radon Action Guides for provinces, territories and municipalities that encourage more funding programs over time, but the money itself comes from provincial/local/charitable sources today. Check current federal home-renovation/energy incentives at the time you need them.
4. The smart order of operations
- Test first with a long-term 91-day kit (~$89 all-in). You can't apply for mitigation help — and Lungs Matter won't accept you — without a documented C-NRPP lab result.
- Confirm a high result (≥ 200 Bq/m³). Don't act on a short digital-monitor screen.
- Get a quote from a C-NRPP-certified mitigator.
- Apply for funding (Lungs Matter nationally; plus any provincial/local program above).
- Fix it. See radon mitigation cost in Canada and what to do if your level is above 200.
5. FAQ
Are there grants for radon mitigation in Canada? Yes. The national Lungs Matter program (Canadian Lung Association) offers up to $1,500 for households affected by lung cancer or with low-to-moderate income. Some provinces add more: Saskatchewan's home-renovation tax credit covers radon mitigation, Nova Scotia has a low-income radon-reduction grant, and Ontario's Tarion warranty can cover newer homes. Availability changes — verify current programs.
What is the Lungs Matter grant and who qualifies? A grant of up to $1,500 toward professional radon mitigation for residents who have been diagnosed with lung cancer or are in a low-to-moderate-income household. You must supply a long-term C-NRPP lab test result (digital monitors don't qualify) and a quote from a C-NRPP-certified mitigator. Apply via the Canadian Lung Association or your provincial lung association (in Manitoba, mb.lung.ca/lungs_matter).
Is radon mitigation tax-deductible in Canada? In Saskatchewan, radon mitigation qualifies under the Home Renovation Tax Credit (10.5% on eligible expenses). Most other provinces have no radon-specific tax credit. Confirm the current year's rules with the program or a tax professional.
Does insurance or warranty pay for radon? Home insurance generally does not. A new-home warranty (e.g., Tarion in Ontario) may cover mitigation on qualifying newer homes — see our warranty guides.
Do I need a lab test to get a grant? Yes. Lungs Matter and most programs require a long-term, 90-day, C-NRPP-approved test analysed by a lab — homeowner digital monitors usually don't qualify.
6. How to verify current programs + disclaimers
Check, at the time you need them (links open in a new tab): the Canadian Lung Association and your provincial lung association (e.g., Manitoba — Lungs Matter, Lung Sask, Lung NS & PEI); your provincial government renovation/energy pages (e.g., Saskatchewan Home Renovation Tax Credit); your municipality / regional health unit; Health Canada radon; and current federal home-renovation/energy incentives.
Important disclaimers. Program names, eligibility, amounts, funding, and tax treatment change frequently and vary by jurisdiction; everything above is a snapshot as of 31 May 2026 and may be outdated. Dollar figures are as reported and may have changed. This is general information only — not tax, financial, or legal advice. Confirm with the program administrator or a qualified advisor before relying on any program.
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