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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
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