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Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace
Fleet modernization support for freight emissions reduction
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Green Freight Program – Fleet modernization provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000,000 per project. It supports vehicle repowering, low-carbon alternative fuel vehicle purchases, and logistical best practices to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Repowering existing vehicles.
- Purchasing low-carbon alternative fuel vehicles.
- Implementing logistical best practices.
Documents Needed
- Enhanced fleet energy assessment
- Application form
- Supporting quotes
- Ownership or long-term lease documents
- Written lessor authorization, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations, for-profit or not-for-profit
- Provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments and agencies
- Indigenous organizations
- Public sector bodies established by statute or regulation
Who is not eligible
- Federal entities, including Crown corporations and subsidiaries
- Softwood lumber companies and vertically integrated companies
- Freight transport entities with ineligible vehicles
- Third-party consultants applying on behalf of an applicant
Eligible expenses
- Professional services, salaries, benefits, travel, and project-related overhead.
- Capital expenses, licence and permit fees, and applicable taxes.
- Repower technology and equipment, vehicle purchase costs, and logistics software.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the Contribution Agreement is signed.
- In-kind costs.
- Legal costs arising during the project.
- Ongoing operating overhead, utilities, maintenance, networking fees, and subscriptions.
- Hospitality and catering costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for mandatory eligibility criteria first.
- Eligible applications are then assessed and evaluated.
- Approved projects use a Contribution Agreement.
- Claims for payment are submitted quarterly on a reimbursement basis.
- Quarterly Claim Reports and a Final Report are required after signing.
Additional information
- Status: this competitive Call for Proposals is closed.
- Successful projects use Contribution Agreements.
- Proposals could include one, two, or all three activity types.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Green Freight Program — Assess and RetrofitFunding for fleet assessments and retrofits
- Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 – Application review and decision processFunding for fleet fuel-saving upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace Program
What is the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace?
The Green Freight Program – Fleet modernization provides non-repayable contributions of up to $5,000,000 per project. It supports vehicle repowering, low-carbon alternative fuel vehicle purchases, and logistical best practices to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace program?
To be eligible for the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace program, you must:
Canadian legal entity
Own or long-term lease eligible freight vehicles
Enhanced fleet energy assessment required
What expenses are eligible under Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace?
Repowering existing vehicles.
Purchasing low-carbon alternative fuel vehicles.
Implementing logistical best practices.
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at freightassessment-evaluationdeflotte@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace available?
The Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace program is available across Canada.
Is the Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green Freight Program — Repower and Replace is a Grant and Funding