
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit
Last Update: July 4, 2025
Canada
Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Canadian freight fleets
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 12, 2022
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Grant Providers
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Status
Open
Overview of the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program
The Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit provides grants of up to $250,000 per applicant to enhance energy efficiency in the freight transportation sector through third-party fleet energy assessments and truck/trailer equipment retrofits. The program supports the adoption of energy-saving measures specifically tailored to operational needs.
Financing terms and conditions
- Grant funding up to a maximum of $250,000 per Applicant per fiscal year for eligible activities, including Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments and/or Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.
- Basic Third-Party Assessment: 50% of the assessment cost up to a maximum of $20,000; Enhanced Third-Party Assessment: 50% up to $40,000.
- For individual retrofit devices, funding covers 20% to 50% of eligible costs per device, with maximum grant amounts specified (e.g., up to $2,500 for certain aerodynamic retrofits, up to $10,000 for auxiliary power units, and other device-specific caps).
Eligible projects & activities
- Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments.
- Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 250,000
Retrofit heavy-duty trucks with fuel-saving technologies
$ 250,000
Fleet retrofit to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability
$ 250,000
Energy audit and retrofit for a transportation fleet
Eligibility criteria of the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program
- The applicant must conduct activities in Canada.
- Eligible are: businesses, industry associations, research associations, standard development organizations, Indigenous organizations and communities, Canadian universities, as well as provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments and their departments or agencies.
- The applicant's vehicle fleet must include one or more heavy vehicles for professional use that are authorized and insured in Canada.
- Vehicles or trailers must be in service and belong to acceptable weight classes.
- Eligible are cargo vans, cutaway trucks or step vans for commercial use, and all-terrain vehicles used for the transport of goods or equipment on undeveloped surfaces.
- Leased vehicles are eligible if the lessee has a valid lease agreement and is legally authorized to modify the vehicle.
- Not eligible: softwood lumber companies and their vertically integrated subsidiaries, all-terrain vehicles for recreational use, newly purchased vehicles already equipped with the proposed modernization devices.
Who is eligible?
- Companies operating in Canada
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Standards organizations
- Indigenous and community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments or their departments or agencies where applicable
Who is not eligible
- Softwood lumber companies.
- Companies vertically integrated with softwood lumber companies.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase and installation of fuel-saving devices for trucks and trailers, including aerodynamic devices such as rear aerodynamic devices for trailers, side and top kits for trailers, trailer fairings, and trailer body skirts.
- Diesel and electric refrigeration units for trailers.
- Telematics devices for real-time data collection.
- Low rolling resistance tires for dual configurations and automatic tire inflation systems.
- Tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Diesel or conventional auxiliary power units and their installation.
- Wheel covers to improve overall energy efficiency.
- Telematics device for collecting real-time data.
- Coolant heaters and cabin heating and cooling radiators.
Eligible geographic areas
- Entities operating in Canada.
How to apply to the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program
1
Review eligibility criteria
- Review the eligibility criteria for applicants and vehicles
- Ensure your business and fleet meet Green Freight Program requirements
2
Review eligible funding activities
- Examine the eligible funding activities (Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments or Equipment Retrofits)
- Confirm your planned project aligns with the program’s eligible activities
3
Obtain Fleet Energy Assessment
- Conduct or purchase a Fleet Energy Assessment if not already available
- Ensure the assessment meets NRCan's Assessment Criteria and Guidelines
4
Gather supporting documents
- Gather required documents such as the Applicant’s Attestation, Device Purchase and Installation Table (if applicable), Fleet Energy Assessment, invoices, and proof of payment
- Prepare information on the fleet, project description, and timelines
5
Complete the online application
- Access the Transportation and Fuels Decarbonization Programs portal
- Download and complete the online application form and relevant documents
6
Submit your application
- Submit a complete application package via the portal, including all required documentation and a signed attestation by a duly authorized officer
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid rejection
7
Receive confirmation and track status
- Receive confirmation of application receipt from NRCan within five business days
- If needed, submit another application without waiting for prior approval
Additional information
- All application communications must be conducted by a representative of the applicant entity, ensuring confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
- NRCan reserves the right to amend the Applicant Guide with three months' notice, and these changes will affect only subsequent applications.
- The Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofit Grant requires a Fleet Energy Assessment before purchasing new devices.
- Natural Resources Canada may reallocate funding amounts after a three-month notice.
- Applicants must disclose all funding sources, including those from other government levels and industry, upon application submission.
Contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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