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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Education and Awareness Project Funding – Electric Vehicle Test Drives and Charging Education. 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 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)