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Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component. 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 Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- 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 (PETMAF)- Studies Component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component program?
To be eligible for the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- 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 (PETMAF)- Studies Component?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- 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 (PETMAF)- Studies Component available?
The Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component is a Grant and Funding