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Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit

Supports energy-efficient retrofits for Canadian freight fleets
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 12, 2022
  • Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : December 12, 2022
  • Closing date : March 31, 2027

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
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/Trailer Equipment Retrofits.

Eligibility

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.

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.

Contacts

freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is **March 31, 2027**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

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: 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.

What expenses are eligible under Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit?

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

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.

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