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Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process
Funding for fleet fuel-saving upgrades
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Stream 1 supports truck and trailer fuel-saving retrofits and fleet energy assessments. It provides up to $250,000 per applicant per fiscal year for eligible assessments and retrofit devices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fleet energy assessments
- Purchase and installation of fuel-saving retrofit devices for trucks and trailers
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Standards organizations
- Indigenous and community groups
Who is not eligible
- Softwood lumber companies and vertically integrated softwood lumber companies
- Short-term commercial vehicle lessees
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of eligible fuel-saving retrofit devices for trucks and trailers
- Third-party fleet energy assessments
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Devices not listed as eligible
- Devices that do not match the program’s device descriptions
- Add-ons, upgrades, or extra components to retrofits
- Telematics items such as basic asset tracking devices, ELDs, tablet technologies, and subscription-based services
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Complete application packages are reviewed first come, first served.
- Applications are checked for completeness and against eligibility criteria.
- Eligible applications undergo due diligence for merit and legal compliance.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Review the applicant and vehicle requirements.
- Confirm that the proposed activity is eligible.
- Step 2: Complete fleet energy assessment
- Carry out a fleet energy assessment or arrange a third-party assessment.
- Use the assessment to identify recommended devices, if applying for retrofit funding.
- Step 3: Prepare the application package
- Complete the online application form in the portal.
- Upload required documents and supporting information.
- Include the attestation and device purchase and installation table, if applicable.
- Step 4: Submit online
- Submit the complete application through the portal.
- Keep the confirmation message for your records.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and eligibility.
- Incomplete applications are automatically rejected and closed.
- Eligible applications undergo a due diligence review.
- Applicants are notified by email of the funding decision.
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement before payment.
- A test payment is made and must be confirmed before the full grant is processed.
- Payment is issued within 30 days after the signed agreement is received.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit multiple applications under Stream 1.
- Only complete application packages are reviewed.
- The program may request clarification or additional information by email.
- Natural Resources Canada may amend the guide with three months’ notice.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Green Freight Program — Assess and RetrofitFunding for fleet assessments and retrofits
- Green Freight Program — Repower and ReplaceFleet modernization support for freight emissions reduction
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process Program
What is the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process?
Stream 1 supports truck and trailer fuel-saving retrofits and fleet energy assessments. It provides up to $250,000 per applicant per fiscal year for eligible assessments and retrofit devices.
How much funding can be received?
Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process program?
To be eligible for the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process program, you must:
Operates in Canada
Owns eligible commercial vehicles
Fleet energy assessment required first
What expenses are eligible under Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process?
Fleet energy assessments
Purchase and installation of fuel-saving retrofit devices for trucks and trailers
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process available?
The Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process is a Grant and Funding