Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program program?

To be eligible for the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program program, you must: • The project must focus on reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine, or rail sectors.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program?

You can contact Transport Canada.

Q: Where is the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program available?

The Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program program is available across Canada.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funding for R&D to fight climate change

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Get up to $100,000 to cover the costs of a project that helps reduce air pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine or rail sectors.

Activities funded

Eligible projects under the Clean Transportation System – Research and Development Program are those that aim to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine, and rail sectors through research and innovation. These initiatives focus on the development and deployment of new technologies or methods that improve emission measurement and reduction.

Conducting research and sharing knowledge on emission-reducing (clean) technologies.
Developing technologies or methods to measure transportation-related emissions.
Developing, testing, deploying, and installing innovative clean technologies in Canada.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

Knowledge-sharing workshop on clean technologies for marine transport

$ 100,000

Testing and deployment of electric ferry technology

$ 100,000

Deployment of innovative air filtration systems in railway stations

$ 100,000

Development of cleaner rail fuel for reduced greenhouse gas emissions

$ 100,000

Research on emission-reducing technologies for aviation

$ 100,000

Installation of emission sensors at Montreal port to monitor and reduce marine pollutants

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This grant program provided funding opportunities for entities involved in the aviation, marine, and rail sectors, focusing on projects that aim to reduce emissions through innovative research and development efforts.

Entities conducting research to develop and deploy clean technologies in transportation.
Organizations focused on measuring and reducing transportation-related emissions.
Groups testing and installing innovative clean technologies within Canada.

Eligible expenses

This program funds projects that contribute to the reduction of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in Canada's aviation, marine, and rail sectors. The eligible projects focus on research, development, and implementation of clean technologies.

Conducting research and sharing knowledge on emission-reducing (clean) technologies.
Developing technologies or methods to measure transportation-related emissions.
Developing, testing, deploying, and installing innovative clean technologies in Canada.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant does not specify particular eligible geographical areas based on the provided information. Eligibility appears to be open to applicable sectors without regional restrictions mentioned.

Selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

Alignment with program objectives
Demonstrated need for funding
Technical feasibility and innovation of the project
Adequacy of the project's budget and timeline
Expected environmental benefits and emissions reductions
Capacity to deliver results and share knowledge

Additional information

There is no additional information available for this grant application. Please refer to the provided details for application requirements and contact information.

Documents and links

Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program. 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.