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EV ChargeON Program
Funding for public EV charger installations in Ontario
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Opened November 3, 2025
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario supports public EV charger installation across the province. The program offers up to $1 million per project for eligible charging infrastructure and related project costs.
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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 : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of public EV charging stations in Ontario
- Community charging projects serving local users
- Corridor charging projects along highways and major roads
Documents Needed
- Proof of property ownership or site access
- Proof of incorporation and proof of funding
- Site plan showing chargers, access, and lighting
- Operations and maintenance plan
- Project budget and cost estimates
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Not-for-profit corporations
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses
- Broader public sector organizations
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Federal, provincial, or territorial governments
- Government ministries, agencies, entities, and Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Charging equipment and related hardware
- Site preparation and finishing
- Professional services such as engineering and project management
- Construction rental or leasing costs
- Licences, permits, and environmental assessments
- Customer-side electrical work, including wiring and eligible transformers
- Solar infrastructure directly supporting the chargers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salaries, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and overtime
- Overhead and administrative costs, including rent, utilities, memberships, and office costs
- Refundable taxes, financing costs, and interest charges
- Legal fees not directly reimbursable, accessory capital costs, and in-kind support
- Ongoing operating costs, abandoned or cancelled project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Northern Ontario
- Rest of Ontario
- Greater Toronto Area
- Golden Horseshoe
Selection criteria
- Geographic location, including corridor or community priority areas
- Charger technology and connector mix
- User amenities, safety features, and washroom access
- Uptime targets, performance monitoring, and future expansion potential
- Work plan quality and site design
How to apply
- Step 1: Intake form
- Complete the online intake form.
- Connect with a business development manager or sector lead, if assigned.
- Step 2: Full application
- Receive an invitation to complete the full application.
- Submit the application through AccessOCI.
- Obtain BDM or SL endorsement before final submission.
- Step 3: Review process
- Undergo internal review for completeness and eligibility.
- Complete any corrections requested by the program team.
- Undergo external review and final funding decision by the Ministry of Transportation.
- Step 4: Agreement and project delivery
- Sign and return the agreement.
- Complete the project and submit the project completion report.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility
- Eligible projects are externally evaluated and ranked against program priorities
- Recommended projects are sent to the Ministry of Transportation for final funding decision
- Successful applicants receive an agreement to sign before funding is released
- After completion, a project completion report is reviewed before reimbursement is paid
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EV ChargeON Program Program
What is the EV ChargeON Program?
Ontario supports public EV charger installation across the province. The program offers up to $1 million per project for eligible charging infrastructure and related project costs.
How much funding can be received?
EV ChargeON Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 15, 2026.
Who is eligible for the EV ChargeON Program program?
To be eligible for the EV ChargeON Program program, you must:
Located and operating in Ontario
Publicly accessible project
Site control for 5 years
What expenses are eligible under EV ChargeON Program?
Installation of public EV charging stations in Ontario
Community charging projects serving local users
Corridor charging projects along highways and major roads
Who can I contact for more information about the EV ChargeON Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at ovincharge@oc-innovation.ca.
Where is the EV ChargeON Program available?
The EV ChargeON Program program is available the province of Ontario.