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

Last Update: July 22, 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

Review eligibility criteria

Review the eligibility criteria for applicants and vehicles
Ensure your business and fleet meet Green Freight Program requirements

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

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

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

Complete the online application

Access the Transportation and Fuels Decarbonization Programs portal
Download and complete the online application form and relevant documents

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

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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