Subsidy for companies to install electric charging stations
At a glance
- 50% of project cost
- Open Date : April 22, 2024
- Closing date : July 31, 2025
- All industries
- City of Montreal
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are:
- A legal person governed by private or public law, a partnership, limited partnership or joint venture, or an association
- Registered with the Registraire des entreprises
- A tenant or owner of a non-residential building located in the Montréal agglomeration
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are:
- A legal person governed by private or public law, a partnership, limited partnership or joint venture, or an association
- Registered with the Registraire des entreprises
- A tenant or owner of a non-residential building located in the Montréal agglomeration
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include professional engineering, architectural, data collection or logistics services, IT equipment required for the project, costs of building, installing, and commissioning the electric charging station, as well as licensing and permit fees.
- Professional engineering, architectural, data collection or logistics services related to the project
- IT equipment required for the project
- Electric charging stations
- Costs of building, installing, and commissioning the electric charging station and its power supply
- Licensing and permit fees
Eligible projects & activities
Projects or activities eligible for this grant must involve installing electric charging stations in the parking lot of companies or private institutions in the Montréal agglomeration. Eligible projects should aim to provide charging stations for staff, customers, and the public.
- Installation of Level 2 charging stations
- Installation of fast charging stations
- Professional services related to project implementation
- IT equipment required for the project
- Building, installing, and commissioning electric charging stations
- Licensing and permit fees
Eligible geographic areas
The subsidy program for the installation of electric charging stations is intended for private companies and institutions located in the Greater Montreal area. The geographical areas eligible for this subsidy are :
- Montréal agglomeration
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Legal status and eligibility of the company or institution
- Relevance of the project and its benefits
- Demonstrated need for electric charging stations
- Financial viability and soundness of the project
- Compliance with technical requirements and regulations
How to apply
Step 1: Download and complete the required documents for the grant application.
Step 2: Prepare digital versions of supporting documents such as photographs, proofs of ownership or rental, authorizations, and subsidy information.
Step 3: Submit the application form and upload the necessary files for review and processing.
Grant Summary:
Financial assistance up to $100,000 is available for companies and private institutions in the Montréal agglomeration to install electric charging stations, covering 50% of the project cost.
Grant Details:
The Electric Charging Station Installation Grant offers subsidies to companies and private institutions in the Montréal area to set up electric charging stations for staff, customers, and the public. Eligible entities can receive up to $100,000, with maximum amounts allocated based on the type of charging station installed. The program allows for multiple applications from the same organization for different locations within the Montréal agglomeration region.
To qualify, applicants must be legal entities registered with the Registraire des entreprises and be tenants or owners of non-residential buildings in the Montréal agglomeration. The subsidy covers 50% of the project cost, with specific limits for different charging station types. Eligible expenses include professional services, IT equipment, station installation, power supply costs, and permit fees.
Applicants can combine assistance from other programs but must ensure that the total support does not exceed 75% of the project cost. The application deadline is July 31, 2025, and projects must be completed by September 30, 2025. Funding is disbursed upon project completion, meeting technical requirements and regulations.
Interested parties can download the necessary documents, complete the application requirements, and submit their proposals for consideration. The program is part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program funded by Natural Resources Canada and aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the region. For more information or assistance, applicants can contact Affaires Montréal during business hours.
