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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.
Official resources
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
Selection criteria
- Greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
- B.C. economic co-benefits.
- Air quality, health, community, and clean energy co-benefits.
- Project achievability and readiness.
- Innovation and potential for broader transformation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Review the program guide and eligibility requirements.
- Contact the program team if clarification is needed.
- Step 2: Complete forms
- Download and complete the relevant applicant template.
- Complete the budget template and any additional vehicle forms if needed.
- Step 3: Prepare supporting documents
- Gather documents such as business license, supplier quotes, and technical certificates.
- Step 4: Submit online
- Upload the completed application, budget, and supporting documents through the program website.
- Step 5: Await review and decision
- Applications are reviewed during the intake period, and applicants receive a response after evaluation.
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
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.
Where is the CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program available?
The CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program program is available the province of British Columbia.