To prepare for the transition to the consolidated Support Program, please note that the AREF Program will no longer be accepting applications. 

All applications to the AREF that were recieved on or before May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm, will be reviewed and successful applicants will enter into Funding Agreements with the IESO. 

Applicants who were unable to submit their applications to the AREF before May 4, 2026 will be able to submit their applications to the consolidated program once launched. Program staff will be able to provide application assistance to applicants who will be transitioning to the new application materials under the consolidated program. 

AREF 2.3 Program Materials:

Program Rules 2.3

AREF 2.3 Program Rules

AREF 2.3 Summary of Changes

Program Guidelines

AREF 2.3 Program Overview
AREF 2.3 Partnership and Organizational Development Stream Overview
AREF 2.3 Development and Approvals Stream Overview

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