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Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Funding for EV education and test-drive outreach
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Natural Resources Canada funds national or regional outreach and education projects that increase knowledge and confidence about light-duty EV charging, charging infrastructure, and EV ownership and operation. The program supports experiential charging education, EV test drives, and resources for enablers such as decision-makers, fleet managers, municipal planners, utilities, educators, and first responders, with funding of up to $200,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- EV test-drive campaigns and experiential charging education.
- Outreach campaigns with hands-on learning.
- Mobile showcases, ambassador programs, and mentorship programs.
- Development of resources and education for enablers.
- Interactive education on EV charging infrastructure deployment and EV ownership and operation.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget overview
- Declarations
- Supporting documents, including a financial statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Electricity or gas utilities
- Private sector companies
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Standards development organizations
Who is not eligible
- Softwood lumber companies and companies vertically integrated with them.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible expenditures related to the project, from the signing of the contribution agreement until March 31, 2027.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the contribution agreement is signed are not reimbursable by NRCan.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Territories
- Prairie Provinces
- Atlantic Canada
- Rural areas
- Marginalized or racialized urban communities
Selection criteria
- Projects in an advanced state of readiness may be prioritized.
- Proposals must clearly show alignment with the selected area or areas of focus.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request an application package
- Email NRCan to request the application package.
- Step 2: Complete the required documents
- Prepare the application, budget overview, declarations, and supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the complete application package by email or hard copy by the deadline.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- NRCan reviews the application and sends a decision letter after assessment.
Processing and Agreement
- NRCan reviews submitted applications and issues an approval or rejection decision.
- Applicants are notified of the decision within 100 days of the call for proposals closing date.
- If approved, applicants receive a Letter of Conditional Approval.
- NRCan then sends a draft contribution agreement for review, where applicable.
- Project payments are made after review of duly completed and documented payment claims.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit more than one proposal.
- Projects can start after the Letter of Conditional Approval, before the contribution agreement is signed.
- NRCan encourages aggregated smaller projects led by a single applicant.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education Program
What is the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education?
Natural Resources Canada funds national or regional outreach and education projects that increase knowledge and confidence about light-duty EV charging, charging infrastructure, and EV ownership and operation. The program supports experiential charging education, EV test drives, and resources for enablers such as decision-makers, fleet managers, municipal planners, utilities, educators, and first responders, with funding of up to $200,000.
Who is eligible for the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education program?
To be eligible for the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education program, you must:
Legal entity in Canada or abroad
National or underserved-region reach
Charging education required
What expenses are eligible under Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education?
EV test-drive campaigns and experiential charging education.
Outreach campaigns with hands-on learning.
Mobile showcases, ambassador programs, and mentorship programs.
Development of resources and education for enablers.
Interactive education on EV charging infrastructure deployment and EV ownership and operation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at awareness-projects.projets-de-sensibilisation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education available?
The Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education program is available across Canada.
Is the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education?
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)