Charge+

Who is eligible?

• Private-sector companies (for-profit or not-for-profit) that are members or major partners of Propulsion Québec in the Electric and Smart Transportation (EST) cluster
• Provincial, regional, or municipal government agencies in Quebec and their public institutions, agencies, and government corporations

Who is not eligible

• Federal organizations, Crown corporations, and federal agencies.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits related to the project.
• Professional services, including scientific, technical, management, engineering, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, training, marketing, data collection, logistics, maintenance, printing, distribution, verification, and evaluation.
• Capital assets, such as IT equipment and infrastructure required for the project.
• Leasing or rental costs linked to eligible project activities.
• Environmental assessment fees incurred as part of the project.

Eligible geographic areas

• Organizations located in Quebec

• Compliance with all administrative and technical criteria of the program during the prequalification stage.
• Verification of the conformity of the works with local codes and regulations in force.
• Completeness of submissions and documents submitted during the official application.
• Project's ability to meet identified needs and justify the installation or expansion of charging infrastructure.

• Step 1: Notice of Interest
  • Notify Propulsion Québec of your interest in the Charge+ program by completing the dedicated online form.
• Step 2: Identification of Needs
  • Describe the estimated number and types of charging stations required for your project.
  • Inform Propulsion Québec if you need assistance connecting with suppliers and installers.
• Step 3: Project Planning
  • Define your project scope in detail.
  • Obtain bids and quotes from suppliers and installers as required.
  • Propulsion Québec can facilitate connections with potential suppliers if needed.
• Step 4: Prequalification Application
  • Submit a formal application including all required documentation and supporting bids to Propulsion Québec.
  • Await notification confirming whether your project has been accepted for prequalification.
• Step 5: Application Evaluation and Confirmation
  • Propulsion Québec reviews your submission and notifies you of their decision.
  • If your application is declined, you may address the specified requirements and reapply.
• Step 6: Signature of Agreement
  • Sign the customized funding agreement provided by Propulsion Québec.
  • Upon signing, your project is officially qualified and funding conditions are accepted.
• Step 7: Execution of Work
  • Carry out the acquisition and installation of the charging infrastructure as detailed in your project plan.
  • Provide regular progress updates to Propulsion Québec as the work proceeds.
• Step 8: Submission of Claim
  • Once installation is complete, complete the claim form and compile all supporting documents.
  • Submit the completed claim to Propulsion Québec, following the prescribed reporting schedule.
• Step 9: Receipt of Grant
  • Propulsion Québec processes your claim and issues the payment as per the terms of the agreement.

• Applications are reviewed by Propulsion Québec after submission.
• Applicants receive a decision notice confirming acceptance or refusal.
• If the decision is negative, the applicant may address the stated requirements and submit a new prequalification application.
• A customized agreement must be signed before the project is approved and qualified.
• Claims are processed after the work is completed and all supporting documents are received.

• Organizations may submit multiple applications, but each application must not exceed $100,000 in requested funding.
• Only expenses incurred from February 7, 2022, onward are eligible.
• Program reimbursements are issued quarterly, following specified time periods.
• Charging stations must be commercially available, accredited for use in Canada, and produced in countries with a free trade agreement with Canada.