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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program
Funding for innovative EV and hydrogen infrastructure
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000 - $ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 3, 2019
- Closing date : October 18, 2019
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported demonstration projects for next-generation electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across Canada. It offered up to $3 million per project, covering up to 50% of total project costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 3, 2019
- Closing date : October 18, 2019
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demonstration of innovative EV charging infrastructure
- Demonstration of innovative hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
- Installation of pre-commercial technologies in real-world conditions
- Permanent upgrades to systems and equipment to support the demonstration
Documents Needed
- Completed Word proposal document
- Completed Excel proposal workbook
- Signed attestation
- Proof of legal incorporation or registration in Canada
- Financial approval confirmation and supporting letters of support, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Utilities
- Companies
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Aboriginal and community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not legally registered in Canada
- Projects focused on commercial-stage EV charging or hydrogen refuelling deployment
- Projects focused on hydrogen production or storage
- Projects focused on light-duty or passenger hydrogen refuelling
Eligible expenses
- Permanent installation of pre-commercial demonstration technology
- Permanent modifications to existing systems directly related to the demonstration
- Permanent installation of equipment and infrastructure supporting the demonstration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Vehicle purchases
- Vehicle-side developments
- Hydrogen production technologies
- Hydrogen storage technologies
- Projects focused on renewable energy integration, commercial-stage deployment, FEED studies, or light-duty hydrogen refuelling
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Proposals are first screened for mandatory requirements.
- Eligible proposals are evaluated and ranked against program criteria.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified, and feedback may be requested by unsuccessful applicants.
- Selected applicants undergo due diligence review of financial, technical, and team risk.
- Funding depends on signing a written contribution agreement.
Additional information
- Projects may be redirected to another NRCan funding program or the Clean Growth Hub.
- Unsuccessful applicants may request formal feedback on their proposal.
- Successful applicants may need to provide recent financial statements during due diligence.
- Strict deadlines apply during due diligence and contribution agreement negotiation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program. 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 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program?
This program supported demonstration projects for next-generation electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across Canada. It offered up to $3 million per project, covering up to 50% of total project costs.
How much funding can be received?
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 18, 2019.
Who is eligible for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program program?
To be eligible for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program program, you must:
Legally registered in Canada
Project located in Canada
TRL 5+ at start
What expenses are eligible under Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program?
Demonstration of innovative EV charging infrastructure
Demonstration of innovative hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Installation of pre-commercial technologies in real-world conditions
Permanent upgrades to systems and equipment to support the demonstration
Who can I contact for more information about the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at evid-dive@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program available?
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program program is available across Canada.