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Green Shipping Corridor Program

Q: Who is eligible for the Green Shipping Corridor Program program?

To be eligible for the Green Shipping Corridor Program program, you must: Project must support green shipping corridors or decarbonization. Project must adopt or demonstrate emission-reducing marine technologies.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Green Shipping Corridor Program?

You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at GSCprogram-ProgrammeCMV@tc.gc.ca.

Q: Where is the Green Shipping Corridor Program available?

The Green Shipping Corridor Program program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Green Shipping Corridor Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Green Shipping Corridor Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Green Shipping Corridor Program?

Green Shipping Corridor Program is funded by Transport Canada (TC)

Last Update: March 12, 2026

Funding for decarbonizing ports and maritime shipping in Canada

Grant and Funding

Overview

This federal program supports projects that establish green shipping corridors and decarbonize maritime transport across key Canadian waterways and coasts. It offers up to $127.2 million for clean port infrastructure and $22.5 million for low- and zero-emission vessel technology demonstrations.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop strategic partnerships

Research and experimental development

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Public or Parapublic institution

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Activities funded

Implementation of clean equipment and infrastructure in ports and terminals, including shore power and port equipment electrification.
Deployment of vessel charging solutions and infrastructure for low-carbon and clean marine fuels.
Demonstration projects that advance low- and zero-emission vessel technologies and increase their technology readiness level.
Projects that address barriers to deployment of clean ship innovations in Canada.
Capacity-building initiatives enabling Canadian ship owners and operators to plan and adopt next-generation zero-emission technologies and low-carbon fuels.

Eligibility

The applicant must undertake a project that contributes to establishing green shipping corridors or decarbonizing the marine transportation sector.
The project must support adoption or demonstration of equipment, infrastructure, or technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

Who is eligible?

Port authorities and marine terminals seeking clean equipment and infrastructure investments.
Canadian ship owners and operators pursuing low- or zero-emission vessel technologies.
Industry partners involved in developing or deploying clean marine technologies and fuels.

Eligible expenses

Commercially available shore power systems and related port-side infrastructure.
Electrification of port equipment, including charging infrastructure for vessels.
Infrastructure supporting clean fuels for marine vessels.

Eligible geographic areas

Projects located in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway network.
Projects along Canada’s West Coast.
Marine projects within Canadian waters eligible under federal programs.

How to apply

Determine eligibility and stream

Identify whether your project relève du Volet Ports propres ou du Volet Démonstration de navires non polluants
Confirm that your activities concern green shipping corridors and decarbonization of maritime transport in the targeted Canadian regions
Determine if you are seeking a grant or a contribution based on the appropriate program stream

Access the application section

Go to the section related to the Volet Ports propres if you plan to apply for a contribution for port or terminal equipment and infrastructure
Go to the section related to the Volet Démonstration de navires non polluants if you plan to apply for a grant or contribution for vessel demonstration projects
Select the appropriate application option: contribution (Ports propres), grant (Démonstration), or contribution (Démonstration)

Contact the program for guidance

Contact Transport Canada by email at GSCprogram-ProgrammeCMV@tc.gc.ca for information on how to prepare and submit your application
Use the postal address provided to send any required hard-copy documents if instructed by the program
Request clarification on required forms, supporting documents, and specific instructions for your chosen stream

Additional information

The program is administered by Transport Canada.
The Ports Stream provides funding from 2024-2025 to 2027-2028.
The Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream provides funding from 2023-2024 to 2027-2028.
Separate application processes exist for contributions and for grants under the program streams.

Contacts

GSCprogram-ProgrammeCMV@tc.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Shipping Corridor Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Shipping Corridor Program. 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 Shipping Corridor Program?

Who is eligible for the Green Shipping Corridor Program program?

What expenses are eligible under Green Shipping Corridor Program?

Implementation of clean equipment and infrastructure in ports and terminals, including shore power and port equipment electrification. Deployment of vessel charging solutions and infrastructure for low-carbon and clean marine fuels. Demonstration projects that advance low- and zero-emission vessel technologies and increase their technology readiness level. Projects that address barriers to deployment of clean ship innovations in Canada. Capacity-building initiatives enabling Canadian ship owners and operators to plan and adopt next-generation zero-emission technologies and low-carbon fuels.