How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2027-03-31T00:00:00Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?

Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

What are Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit's eligibility criterias?

Entities must operate in Canada and may include companies, industry associations, research associations, standards organizations, Indigenous and community groups, Canadian academic institutions, and various government bodies. Applicants must have at least one heavy-duty vehicle for business use in their fleet, licensed and insured to operate in Canada. Softwood lumber companies and those vertically integrated with softwood lumber companies are not eligible.

Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit

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Canada

Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Canadian freight fleets

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grant_single|openingDate December 12, 2022
grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2027

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Transportation and warehousing

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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

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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.

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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).

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Third-Party Fleet Energy Assessments.
Truck/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.

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$ 250,000

Energy audit and retrofit for a transportation fleet

$ 250,000

Retrofit heavy-duty trucks with fuel-saving technologies

$ 250,000

Fleet retrofit to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability

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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.

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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

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Softwood lumber companies.
Companies vertically integrated with softwood lumber companies.

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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.

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Entities operating in Canada.

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Eligibility ReviewReview the eligibility criteria for applicants and vehicles to ensure they meet the necessary requirements.

Project Eligibility VerificationExamine the funding activities to confirm that your intended activities are eligible for funding.

Obtain Fleet Energy AssessmentIf not already available, conduct or purchase a Fleet Energy Assessment from a third-party assessor ensuring it meets NRCan’s Assessment Criteria and Guidelines.

Prepare Application DocumentsGather all required documents, including the Applicant’s Attestation, Device Purchase and Installation Table (if applicable), documentation of legal organization status, Fleet Energy Assessment copy, and invoices and proof of payment.

Prepare detailed information regarding your fleet and project activities.

Submit ApplicationAccess the Transportation and Fuels Decarbonization Programs portal to complete and submit the online application form.

Ensure the submission includes all supporting documentation and a signed attestation by an authorized officer.

Confirmation of ReceiptWait to receive confirmation from NRCan of application receipt within five business days.

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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.