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Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization
Supports low-carbon freight fleet modernization
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports fleet modernization for freight transport through vehicle retrofits, low-carbon vehicle purchases, and logistics best practices. Maximum funding is $5,000,000 per project for retrofit and purchase projects, and $1,000,000 for logistics projects.
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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 : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Retrofitting existing freight vehicles to run on low-carbon or zero-emission fuels
- Purchasing new low-carbon alternative-fuel freight vehicles
- Implementing logistics best practices to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
Documents Needed
- Enhanced fleet energy assessment
- Long-term lease agreement, if applicable
- Written landlord authorization, if the fleet is leased
- Official manufacturer or seller quote for diesel-equivalent vehicle price, if purchasing vehicles
- Proof of vehicle registration and ownership at final reporting stage, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations that own eligible freight vehicle fleets
- Organizations with long-term leases for eligible freight vehicle fleets
- Non-profit organizations
- Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments and their agencies
- Indigenous businesses or community groups
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that do not own or lease eligible freight vehicles
- Applicants seeking funding for diesel vehicle purchases
- Applicants seeking funding for zero-emission vehicle purchases
- Applicants without the required long-term lease terms, where applicable
Eligible expenses
- Vehicle retrofit costs for permanent low-carbon fuel conversion
- Incremental costs of purchasing low-carbon replacement vehicles
- Costs for implementing logistics best practices and related software
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of diesel vehicles
- Purchase of zero-emission vehicles
- Vehicle leasing for low-carbon replacement vehicle purchases
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed under the program’s eligibility requirements and project categories.
- Only selected projects receive non-repayable contribution agreements.
- Approved projects must comply with the program’s conditions and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- All applications must include an enhanced fleet energy assessment.
- Applications must provide specific details on the items to be purchased, installed, or implemented.
- Merit points may be awarded for using 40% or more renewable or non-fossil fuels.
- The call for proposals is closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization. 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 (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization?
This program supports fleet modernization for freight transport through vehicle retrofits, low-carbon vehicle purchases, and logistics best practices. Maximum funding is $5,000,000 per project for retrofit and purchase projects, and $1,000,000 for logistics projects.
How much funding can be received?
Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization program?
To be eligible for the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization program, you must:
Own or lease eligible freight vehicles
Project must fit one of the funded streams
Enhanced fleet energy assessment required
What expenses are eligible under Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization?
Retrofitting existing freight vehicles to run on low-carbon or zero-emission fuels
Purchasing new low-carbon alternative-fuel freight vehicles
Implementing logistics best practices to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization available?
The Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green Freight Program (GFP) – Stream 2: Fleet Modernization is a Grant and Funding