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Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit
Funding for fleet assessments and retrofits
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Open Date : December 12, 2022
- Closing date : June 4, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $250,000 per applicant per fiscal year to support fleet fuel reduction and greenhouse gas emissions cuts in Canada. It funds third-party fleet energy assessments, self-assessments, and eligible truck and trailer retrofit devices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : December 12, 2022
- Closing date : June 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Third-party fleet energy assessments
- Truck and trailer fuel-saving retrofit projects
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Applicant’s Attestation
- Fleet Energy Assessment
- Invoices and proof of payment
- Legal status documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies
- Industry associations
- Research associations
- Standards organizations
- Indigenous and community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments and their departments or agencies
Who is not eligible
- Softwood lumber companies
- Companies vertically integrated with softwood lumber companies
- Commercial vehicle renters under short-term rental agreements
Eligible expenses
- Third-party fleet energy assessments
- Purchase and installation of eligible fuel-saving retrofit devices
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Fleet energy self-assessments for reimbursement
- Devices not listed as eligible
- Devices that do not match the published descriptions
- Add-ons, upgrades, or additional retrofit components
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Complete applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
- Incomplete applications are automatically rejected and closed.
- Eligible applications undergo due diligence review.
- Successful applicants receive an email decision and must sign a grant agreement.
- A test payment is made before full payment is processed.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only complete application packages are evaluated.
- Funding is allocated per fiscal year.
- Applicants can submit multiple applications.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit Program
What is the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?
This program provides up to $250,000 per applicant per fiscal year to support fleet fuel reduction and greenhouse gas emissions cuts in Canada. It funds third-party fleet energy assessments, self-assessments, and eligible truck and trailer retrofit devices.
How much funding can be received?
Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 4, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program?
To be eligible for the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program, you must:
Operate in Canada
Own eligible heavy-duty vehicles
Submit a complete package
What expenses are eligible under Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?
Third-party fleet energy assessments
Truck and trailer fuel-saving retrofit projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit available?
The Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit program is available across Canada.