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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
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Applicant attestation
- Device purchase and installation table, if applicable
- Legal status documents
- Invoices and proof of full payment
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision process. 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 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