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Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors
Supports low-emission transport projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2027
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $4 million per project to support transport-sector initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds pilot projects, infrastructure and equipment upgrades, studies, and ship technologies for shore power connection.
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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
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
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
- Pilot projects to test and demonstrate low-emission technologies.
- Infrastructure and equipment projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.
- Studies on energy efficiency, feasibility, market potential, and business planning.
- Installation of shipboard technologies and equipment for shore power connection.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed financial assistance application form.
- Quantification report for expected GHG reductions, when required.
- Supporting financial information for the project analysis.
- Supporting documents and justifications for project costs.
- Required proofs and documents after approval for payment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted organizations.
- Local and regional governments.
- Port authorities.
- Organizations involved in maritime, air, and rail transport.
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government ministries and budgetary agencies.
- Government of Canada ministries.
- Consulting firms and similar organizations.
- Organizations listed in the public contracts ineligible registry (RENA).
- Organizations that do not meet the required integrity standards.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase, installation, modification, or replacement of transport equipment and related infrastructure.
- Purchase or use of low-emission alternative fuel for testing.
- Professional fees, studies, and quantification or verification reports.
- Administrative costs, call-for-tender costs, and project-related data purchases.
- Implementation of new operational practices and procedures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the Ministry receives the application.
- General operating expenses not directly tied to the project.
- Land purchases, soil or sediment decontamination, and debt financing costs.
- Projects related to recreational or tourist maritime activities.
- Replacement of aircraft with conventional fuel or conventional propulsion models.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission for completeness and admissibility.
- The Ministry may request additional information or supporting documents.
- Selected applicants receive a formal grant award letter.
- A signed agreement must be concluded before funding is paid.
- Recipients may have to submit follow-up reports, verification documents, and other data for program monitoring.
Additional information
- Projects are accepted year-round until the budget is exhausted.
- Applicants should consult the Ministry before submitting a project.
- Recipients must acknowledge government support in public communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors. 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 Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors?
This program provides up to $4 million per project to support transport-sector initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It funds pilot projects, infrastructure and equipment upgrades, studies, and ship technologies for shore power connection.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors program, you must:
Legally constituted organization in Quebec.
Owns or operates the assets.
Project reduces or avoids GHG emissions.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors?
Pilot projects to test and demonstrate low-emission technologies.
Infrastructure and equipment projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.
Studies on energy efficiency, feasibility, market potential, and business planning.
Installation of shipboard technologies and equipment for shore power connection.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at PETMAF@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 266-6647.
Where is the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors available?
The Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for pilot projects to reduce or avoid GHG emissions in the marine, air and rail sectors is a Grant and Funding