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CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
Funding for commercial zero-emission vehicle projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The program provides up to one-third of eligible costs for commercial zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure projects in British Columbia. It supports deployment of commercial ZEVs, charging or fuelling infrastructure, and related data collection.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 33% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2024
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deployment of commercial zero-emission vehicles.
- Installation of supporting charging or hydrogen fuelling infrastructure.
- Retrofit or conversion projects in the off-road category.
- Collection and sharing of vehicle and infrastructure performance data.
Documents Needed
- Completed applicant template.
- Completed budget template.
- Supporting documents such as business license, supplier quotes, OEM or EPA certificates, and feasibility studies.
- Project-related correspondence with manufacturers or suppliers, if available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- B.C.-based businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Local governments
- Indigenous governments
- Public sector organizations
Who is not eligible
- Provincial ministries and Crown entities.
Eligible expenses
- Vehicle purchase or lease costs for eligible zero-emission vehicles.
- Capital costs for electric charging or hydrogen fuelling infrastructure.
- Site design, electrical design, installation labour and materials.
- Utility connection fees for energy infrastructure.
- Telematics and data-logging equipment and related subscription fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operational costs.
- Taxes and shipping costs.
- Land purchase, lease, or rental costs.
- Costs incurred before the Contribution Agreement is signed.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for completeness, language, readability, and eligibility.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by the Advisory Committee against the evaluation criteria.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information during review.
- Successful applicants are notified and then enter into a Contribution Agreement.
- Payments are made according to the project-specific agreement terms.
Additional information
- The program is administered by MNP LLP on behalf of the Province of British Columbia.
- Applications are reviewed twice annually, and funding is subject to availability.
- Successful applicants must provide quarterly progress reports.
- A Contribution Agreement must be signed before eligible costs can be reimbursed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots 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.
What is the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program?
The program provides up to one-third of eligible costs for commercial zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure projects in British Columbia. It supports deployment of commercial ZEVs, charging or fuelling infrastructure, and related data collection.
How much funding can be received?
CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program program?
To be eligible for the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program program, you must:
B.C.-based eligible organization
Purchaser or lessee is primary applicant
Project includes eligible ZEVs or infrastructure
What expenses are eligible under CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program?
Deployment of commercial zero-emission vehicles.
Installation of supporting charging or hydrogen fuelling infrastructure.
Retrofit or conversion projects in the off-road category.
Collection and sharing of vehicle and infrastructure performance data.
Who can I contact for more information about the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at admin@cvpbc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program available?
The CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
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