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Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education
Funding for EV education and test-drive outreach
Funding available
$ 200,000
Deadline
February 24, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
See full eligibility
Overview
Natural Resources Canada supports national or regionally focused outreach and education projects that build confidence in light-duty electric vehicle charging, charging infrastructure, and EV ownership and operation. Projects can include EV test drives, experiential charging education, and resources for enablers such as municipal planners, utilities, and first responders.
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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
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Outreach campaigns, with priority given to projects featuring hands-on learning.
- Events and activities such as test drive and trial programs, mobile showcases, and ambassador or mentorship programs.
- Interactive educational activities for enablers on policy options, permitting, purchasing, and other aspects related to 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?
- Organizations and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
- International legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
- Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments or their departments or agencies, where applicable.
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
- Territories
- Prairie Provinces
- Atlantic Canada
- Rural areas
- Marginalized or racialized urban communities
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to projects that are in an advanced state of readiness.
How to apply
- Applicants must submit a completed application package via email or by hard copy through courier or registered mail.
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 supports national or regionally focused outreach and education projects that build confidence in light-duty electric vehicle charging, charging infrastructure, and EV ownership and operation. Projects can include EV test drives, experiential charging education, and resources for enablers such as municipal planners, utilities, and first responders.
How much funding can be received?
Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
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 entities incorporated or registered in Canada or abroad
Projects must be national or focused on an underserved region of Canada
Projects must include charging education
What expenses are eligible under Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education?
Outreach campaigns, with priority given to projects featuring hands-on learning.
Events and activities such as test drive and trial programs, mobile showcases, and ambassador or mentorship programs.
Interactive educational activities for enablers on policy options, permitting, purchasing, and other aspects related to 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