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Eco-charging Program - Component 1
Funding for EV charging infrastructure
Last Update: May 30, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $500,000 per site and supports EV charging projects in Quebec. It funds analysis, electrical upgrades, and the purchase and installation of eligible charging stations for businesses and multilogement buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Housing
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Analysis of EV charging solutions and energy needs
- Electrical infrastructure upgrades for multilogement buildings
- Purchase and installation of eligible charging stations
- Turnkey EV charging service projects in businesses and organizations
Documents Needed
- Invoices for eligible expenses
- Proof of payment
- Supporting documents requested by the program
- For large projects, a detailed project submission form and itemized quotes
- For turnkey services, a copy of the service contract
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Private organizations
- Public organizations
- Turnkey EV charging service providers
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government ministries and budgetary organizations
- Quebec government enterprises listed by the program
- Federal ministries and federal organizations
- Applicants in bankruptcy or insolvency
- Applicants listed in the public contracts ineligibility register
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for external consulting and analysis
- Purchase and transport of eligible charging stations
- Installation labor and materials for charging stations and electrical infrastructure
- Energy management systems, commissioning, and related professional plans and specifications
- Site restoration, protection devices, and electrical overbuilding for future charging needs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Internal staff salaries and administrative costs
- Taxes
- Maintenance, spare parts, and network management fees
- Temporary connection costs, shelters, and aesthetic finishing of new electrical rooms
- Projects already submitted to Roulez vert, Transportez vert, or other incompatible Quebec programs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and must include the required supporting documents.
- Eligible expenses and program conditions are validated before payment.
- Some projects, especially large projects, require a formal agreement with the ministry before funding is paid.
- Funding is paid once all required documents are accepted, and repayment may be required if conditions are not respected.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the program’s online services.
- Some projects require a signed agreement with the ministry.
- Supporting documents and detailed invoices are required.
- The program is subject to verification and repayment rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Eco-charging Program - Component 1. 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 Eco-charging Program - Component 1?
This program provides up to $500,000 per site and supports EV charging projects in Quebec. It funds analysis, electrical upgrades, and the purchase and installation of eligible charging stations for businesses and multilogement buildings.
How much funding can be received?
Eco-charging Program - Component 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 program?
To be eligible for the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 program, you must:
Eligible business or organization in Quebec
Eligible EV charging project
Eligible charging equipment
What expenses are eligible under Eco-charging Program - Component 1?
Analysis of EV charging solutions and energy needs
Electrical infrastructure upgrades for multilogement buildings
Purchase and installation of eligible charging stations
Turnkey EV charging service projects in businesses and organizations
Who can I contact for more information about the Eco-charging Program - Component 1?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) by email at ecorecharge@environnement.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 266-0008.
Where is the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 available?
The Eco-charging Program - Component 1 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Eco-charging Program - Component 1 is a Grant and Funding