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Green Shipping Corridor Program

Funding for decarbonizing ports and maritime shipping in Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

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

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where is the Green Shipping Corridor Program available?

The Green Shipping Corridor Program program is available across Canada.

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

Green Shipping Corridor Program is a Grant and Funding

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

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

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