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Charge+

Q: How much funding can be received?

Charge+ Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is December 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Charge+?

Charge+ is funded by Propulsion Quebec

Q: Who is eligible for the Charge+ program?

To be eligible for the Charge+ program, you must: • Members or major private-sector partners of Propulsion Québec (for-profit or not-for-profit). • Provincial, regional or municipal government agencies and their public institutions/agencies in Quebec. • Federal organizations, Crown corporations and federal agencies are excluded.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Charge+?

You can contact Propulsion Quebec by email at spellerin@propulsionquebec.com or by phone at 4509511530.

Q: Where is the Charge+ available?

The Charge+ program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: October 27, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Quebec

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : February 7, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing
Public administration

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Environment
Economic, Social and Community Development
Business Associations

Target group

Business owners / entrepreneurs
Nonprofits / charities

Revenue structure

All structures

Scope

Municipal
Regional
Provincial

Overview

The Charge+ program, funded by Natural Resources Canada and managed by Propulsion Québec, offers up to $100,000 to support the acquisition and installation of Level 2 and fast-charging stations for vehicle fleets, workplaces, and public spaces. The initiative aims to accelerate the electrification of transportation by subsidizing the deployment of new permanent charging infrastructure.

Activities funded

Acquisition and installation of new charging stations for electric vehicle fleets.
Deployment of charging infrastructure at workplaces for employee use.
Installation of public charging stations in accessible parking areas.
Expansion of existing charging infrastructure networks for broader accessibility.
Implementation of charging solutions to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 95,000

Public charging station hub near sports and recreation centre

$ 90,000

Installation of fast-charging stations at a logistics warehouse

$ 33,000

Charging infrastructure for NPO home care vehicles and staff

$ 45,000

Expansion of a cooperative carsharing network charging infrastructure

$ 52,000

Deployment of workplace EV chargers for employee parking area

$ 83,000

Acquisition and installation of chargers for taxi fleet transition

Eligibility

For private sector organizations, the applicant must be a member or major partner of Propulsion Québec.
For public sector organizations, the applicant must be a provincial, regional, or municipal government agency or their public institutions, agencies, or government corporations in Quebec, or a collaborating organization that contributes to vehicle fleet transition, promotes experimentation and innovation, or collaborates on electrification-related projects.
The project must involve the acquisition and installation of new, permanent charging infrastructure (not leased or replacement equipment).
The charging infrastructure must be installed at a site with confirmed access and comply with all local codes and by-laws.
The stations must be commercially available, accredited for use in Canada, and manufactured in countries with a free trade agreement in force with Canada.

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

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

Submit notice of interest

Notify Propulsion Québec of your interest in the Charge+ program
Complete the notice of interest form

Identify project needs

Describe the estimated number and types of charging stations needed
Inform Propulsion Québec if you require contact with suppliers or installers

Plan the project

Define the project scope and requirements
Obtain necessary bids and quotes from suppliers
Receive assistance from Propulsion Québec to connect with potential suppliers if needed

Prequalification application

Submit an official application with all required bids and documents
Propulsion Québec reviews the submission to ensure all program criteria are met
Receive notification confirming the project's eligibility

Application evaluation and confirmation

Receive official decision from Propulsion Québec regarding your application
If negative, address requirements and resubmit prequalification if applicable

Sign the agreement

Sign the personalized agreement with Propulsion Québec
Accept the program conditions

Execute the work

Carry out the required installation work
Provide regular progress updates to Propulsion Québec

Submit the claim

Complete the claim form
Include all required supporting documents
Produce quarterly reporting as per the provided schedule

Receive grant payment

Receive the grant payment from Propulsion Québec according to the signed agreement

Additional information

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.

Contacts

spellerin@propulsionquebec.com

4509511530

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Charge+ Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charge+. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.