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Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
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- Funding available
- $ 250,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Deadline
- December 1, 2027
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program – Studies Component offers non-repayable funding of up to $250,000 per study to support projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in Quebec's transportation sectors. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, energy audits, development plans for emissions reduction, and studies on the adoption of renewable fuels or electrification.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $250,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 75%
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Legal structures
- For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Research, Environment, Economic, Social and Community Development
- Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities, Nonprofits / charities
- Scope
- Local, Municipal, Regional
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted organizations with an establishment in Quebec
- Local and regional communities (including municipalities and regional entities)
- Port authorities
- Private companies (excluding those specifically identified as ineligible)
- Non-profit organizations (that are not excluded by the program)
Who is not eligible
- Quebec government ministries and budgetary organizations.
- Canadian federal government ministries.
- Société des traversiers du Québec.
- Société portuaire du Bas-Saint-Laurent et de la Gaspésie (as a corporation).
- Consulting firms and similar organizations.
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Costs associated with environmental and engineering studies, including those related to climate change adaptation.
- Expenses for development plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Costs for conducting energy audits of equipment and processes.
- Fees for economic potential studies, feasibility studies, market studies, and business plans.
- Additional costs for acquiring carbon-neutral fuels, such as biofuels or green hydrogen, for pilot testing purposes.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies and organizations with a establishment in Quebec
Activities funded
- Development of plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and identifying energy efficiency projects in maritime, air, or rail transportation.
- Conducting energy audits of equipment and processes in the transportation sectors concerned.
- Carrying out economic potential studies, feasibility studies, market studies, and business plans related to improving transport efficiency or reducing fossil fuel use.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
- Download the "Demande d’aide financière" (Financial Assistance Application) form from the program’s Documentation section.
- Step 2: Complete the Application
- Fill in all required sections of the application form.
- Prepare and attach all necessary supporting documents and information as requested.
- Ensure that all data provided are accurate and complete for eligibility and evaluation purposes.
- Step 3: Review Application
- Verify that the application is comprehensive, understandable, and free from errors or missing information.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Send the completed application form and all supporting documents via email to petmaf@transports.gouv.qc.ca.
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis according to the date and time of receipt by the Ministry.
- Step 5: Respond to Additional Information Requests
- If requested, provide further information or clarifications needed for the analysis of the application within the specified time frame from the Ministry.
- Step 6: Follow Up on Submission
- Wait for confirmation or feedback from the Ministry regarding the status of your application.
- For any additional questions, contact the Ministry by phone at 418 266-6647 (option 1, Quebec region) or 1 888 717-8082 (option 1, toll-free), or by email at petmaf@transports.gouv.qc.ca.
Selection criteria
- The order of receipt of complete and duly filled applications ("first come, first served") determines the processing rank of applications for each administrative region.
- The completeness, clarity, and accuracy of the information and documents provided in the application.
Additional information
- The total program budget is currently exhausted, and no new applications will be accepted until further notice.
- First installment payments (25%) are available for certain non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and local/regional communities after signing the funding agreement and a letter of commitment from the Minister.
- Financial assistance is provided as a non-repayable grant (not a loan).
- The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis for application processing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component Program
What is the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component?
The Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program – Studies Component offers non-repayable funding of up to $250,000 per study to support projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in Quebec's transportation sectors. Eligible activities include feasibility studies, energy audits, development plans for emissions reduction, and studies on the adoption of renewable fuels or electrification.
How much funding can be received?
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component program?
To be eligible for the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component program, you must:
Legally constituted organizations with an establishment in Quebec
Local or regional communities, including port authorities
Applicants must be owners or legally responsible for the assets operated
What expenses are eligible under Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component?
Costs associated with environmental and engineering studies, including those related to climate change adaptation.
Expenses for development plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Costs for conducting energy audits of equipment and processes.
Fees for economic potential studies, feasibility studies, market studies, and business plans.
Additional costs for acquiring carbon-neutral fuels, such as biofuels or green hydrogen, for pilot testing purposes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec by email at petmaf@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4182666647.
Where is the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component available?
The Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component program is available the province of Quebec.