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Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF) - Pilot Project Component
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program – Pilot Project Component provides non-repayable funding of up to $1 million per project to support the testing and demonstration of new technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime, air, and rail sectors. Eligible activities include the design, adaptation, manufacturing, installation, or testing of innovations that improve energy efficiency and promote emissions reduction.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Research and experimental development
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Activities funded
- Design, adaptation, manufacturing, installation, or testing of new technologies aimed at reducing or avoiding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in maritime, air, and rail transportation.
- Pilot projects to test the efficiency and demonstrate the performance of innovative solutions with GHG emission reduction potential in the maritime, aviation, and rail sectors.
- Projects supporting the electrification of transportation or use of carbon-neutral fuels, such as biofuels or green hydrogen, within pilot initiatives.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 980,000
Installation of a green hydrogen fueling system for trains
$ 920,000
Study on feasibility of bio-LNG marine fuel use in shipping
$ 990,000
Pilot retrofit of ferries with hybrid-electric propulsion modules
$ 995,000
Implementation of shore power connections for containerships
$ 855,000
Demonstration of intelligent rail energy management application
$ 950,000
Testing emission reduction of SAF in regional aviation sector
Eligibility
- The applicant must be involved in the maritime, air, or rail transportation sector.
- The project must focus on the design, adaptation, manufacturing, installation, or testing of new technologies or technological applications that aim to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime, air, or rail sectors.
- The applicant may be a local or regional community, a private enterprise, or another eligible organization (including non-profits and cooperatives), depending on the project type and information outcomes.
- The project must contribute to improving energy efficiency or the electrification of maritime, air, or rail transportation.
Who is eligible?
- Local or regional communities
- Private companies in the maritime, air, or rail transport sectors
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Other eligible organizations involved in maritime, air, or rail transportation
Eligible expenses
- Design, adaptation, manufacturing, installation, or testing costs of new technologies or technological applications aimed at reducing or avoiding GHG emissions.
- Expenses related to the electrification of transportation, including infrastructure and equipment acquisition or upgrades.
- Environmental and engineering studies, including those related to climate change adaptation and the long-term reduction of GHG emissions.
- Costs for development plans focused on GHG emission reduction and identifying efficiency projects in maritime, air, or rail transport.
- Incremental costs of purchasing carbon-neutral fuels (such as biofuels or green hydrogen) for pilot testing purposes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations located in Quebec.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Program Guidelines
- Consult the modalities and eligibility criteria outlined in the Program in Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency (PETMAF) documentation.
- Ensure your project aligns with program objectives and admissible activities.
- Step 2: Contact the Ministry (if needed)
- Direct any questions or requests for additional information to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility as indicated in the grant documentation.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Dossier
- Compile a comprehensive application including a project description, expected impacts on greenhouse gas reduction, and supporting documents such as budgets, timelines, and technical details.
- Include information about the type of organization, project category, and expected public accessibility of results.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the complete application to the Ministry as per the process outlined in the official program documentation. (Note: At present, no new applications are being accepted until further notice.)
Additional information
- The program is currently not accepting new applications due to the allocated budget being reached.
- The program supports the government's priority on electrification of transportation to address climate change.
- An initial payment of 25% of the financial aid may be provided to eligible non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and local/regional communities after agreement signatures.
- Environmental and engineering studies, including those related to climate change adaptation, are eligible under the program.
