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Eco-charging Program - Component 1
Funding for EV charging infrastructure
Funding available
$ 600 - $ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
An individual residing in Quebec whose dwelling is located in an eligible multi-unit residential building where the charging station will be installed.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 600 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Acquire an eligible individual charging station for parking at a multi-unit residential building.
- Install the charging station and, in some cases, the electrical supply infrastructure required for its operation.
Documents Needed
- The purchase invoice for the charging station or the lease contract for the charging station.
- The invoice for the installation work.
- A lease agreement, when the application concerns a leased charging station.
- Photos showing the installed charging station when the outlet already existed.
- Invoices in the name of the person submitting the application for financial assistance.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An individual residing in Quebec whose dwelling is located in an eligible multi-unit residential building where the charging station will be installed.
- A business registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register that carries on its activities and has an establishment in Quebec, if the vehicle is used by an employee residing in an eligible building.
- An Indigenous community, a Quebec municipality, or an eligible Quebec public body, if the vehicle is used by an employee residing in an eligible building.
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
- The purchase costs of an eligible level 2.
- The long-term leasing costs of an eligible level 2 for a term of at least 36 months.
- The costs related to the installation work for an eligible charging station and its electrical supply infrastructure, in the case of buildings whose electrical infrastructure has not been upgraded.
- The labour and material costs required to install the charging station, the required electrical infrastructure, the upgrade of the apartment's electrical supply panel, or the addition of a panel for an independent outdoor connection.
- The labour and material costs required to install an outdoor electrical outlet.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative or management staff remuneration and other indirect administrative costs when administrative or management fees are already claimed in the project expenses
- 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
How to apply
- Create a user account in the online services of the Écorecharge program.
- Prepare the supporting documents and proof of eligible expenses.
- Complete the online application once the work is finished.
- Track the processing of the application to check whether additional information is requested.
- If you are unable to use the online services, submit the application by mail using the PDF forms provided for that purpose.
Processing and Agreement
- For Projet d’envergure, approved funding is formalized through a signed agreement between the applicant and MELCCFP.
- The second instalment is paid after MELCCFP receives and accepts supporting documents for eligible expenses incurred, such as an invoice, contract, or proof of payment.
- The final instalment is paid after MELCCFP receives and accepts proof of project completion as well as proof of eligible expenses.
- The participant must keep relevant documents for 36 months after the agreement ends and allow MELCCFP to verify documents, installation work, and equipment commissioning with 48 hours’ notice during that period.
- MELCCFP may reduce or recover funding if actual project costs are lower, prohibited stacking occurs, unaccepted or undeclared project changes are made, documents are missing or unsatisfactory, false or misleading information is provided, or the participant becomes insolvent.
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
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Eco-recharge Program - Component 2: Multi-unit residential building managersCharging support for multiresidential EV owners
- Eco-recharge Program - Component 3: Businesses and OrganizationsSupport for fleet electrification and charging installation
- Écorecharge – Financial assistance for a home charging stationFinancial support for home EV charging
- Écorecharge – Financial assistance for an individual charging station in a multiple dwellingEV charging support for multiple-dwelling residents
- Écorecharge – Financial assistance for charging station analysis and installation projects in a business or organizationFinancial support for electric charging projects
- Écorecharge – Financial assistance for electric vehicle charging projects in multiple dwellingsSupport for electric vehicle charging in multiple dwellings
- Écorecharge — Charging solution analysis project in a multiple dwellingConsulting support for charger planning in multiple dwellings
- Financial assistance for a charging station — Charging stations installation project in multiple dwellingsCharging station installations for multi-unit buildings
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 Program
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 $5,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Acquire an eligible individual charging station for parking at a multi-unit residential building.
Install the charging station and, in some cases, the electrical supply infrastructure required for its operation.
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 18662660008.
Where is the Eco-charging Program - Component 1 available?
The Eco-charging Program - Component 1 program is available the province of Quebec.