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Charged for Change

Funding for public EV charging infrastructure
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

This program funded public EV charging installations for communities across Canada. It ended after three years and is no longer accepting applications.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Installing public electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Expanding community access to EV charging infrastructure.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian communities.
  • Municipalities.
  • Indigenous communities.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • The program ran for three years and is now closed to new applications.
  • It was delivered in partnership with Earth Day Canada / Jour de la Terre Canada.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Charged for Change Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charged for Change. 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.

What is the Charged for Change?

This program funded public EV charging installations for communities across Canada. It ended after three years and is no longer accepting applications.

Who is eligible for the Charged for Change program?

To be eligible for the Charged for Change program, you must: Canadian communities with limited EV access. Public EV charging infrastructure projects.

What expenses are eligible under Charged for Change?

Installing public electric vehicle charging stations. Expanding community access to EV charging infrastructure.

Who can I contact for more information about the Charged for Change?

You can contact Aviva Canada by email at chargedforchange@earthday.ca or by phone at 514-728-0116.

Where is the Charged for Change available?

The Charged for Change program is available the province of British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.

Is the Charged for Change a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Charged for Change is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Charged for Change?

Charged for Change is funded by Aviva Canada