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Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program (PETMAF)- Studies Component
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport
Grant and Funding
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
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Reduce the ecological 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
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 228,000
Feasibility study on green hydrogen marine fuel adoption for ferries
$ 206,000
GHG reduction planning and energy efficiency study for regional airport
$ 249,000
Economic analysis and electrification study of freight railway terminal
$ 245,000
Energy audit and electrification assessment for regional rail fleet
$ 217,000
Market study and plan for biofuel-powered short-haul air services
$ 182,000
GHG reduction plan and energy audit for private marinas
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a legally constituted organization with an establishment in Quebec.
- The organization can include local and regional communities, including port authorities.
- The applicant must be the owner or legally responsible for operating the assets involved in the proposed project.
- The project must aim to improve energy efficiency or reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime, air, or rail transportation sectors through eligible studies or development plans.
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
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.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility and project fit
- Review grant eligibility requirements for organizations and project types
- Ensure your project aligns with program objectives (e.g., GHG reduction, energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy)
- Verify available program envelope and deadlines
2
Complete application form and prepare documents
- Download and complete the “Demande d’aide financière” (Financial Assistance Application) form from the Documentation section
- Fill in all required sections with accurate and detailed information
- Gather all necessary supporting documents as specified
3
Submit application by email
- Submit the completed application and required documents by email to petmaf@transports.gouv.qc.ca
- Ensure the application is complete, understandable, and supported by accurate data
- Maintain a copy of your submission for reference
4
Follow up and provide additional information
- Wait for acknowledgement of receipt and assessment by the Ministry
- Respond promptly to any Ministry requests for additional information
- Monitor application status as applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis
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
petmaf@transports.gouv.qc.ca
4182666647
