How much funding can be received?

Non-repayable contributions up to $5 million for demonstration projects that address barriers to the uptake of zero-emission on-road vehicles or improve the overall transportation system efficiency.

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Based on the grant information provided, here are the eligible project activities for the Energy Innovation Program On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals:

R&D projects focusing on developing, testing, and integrating novel and innovative equipment, vehicle components, software, and methodologies related to low- and zero-emission on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs).
Demonstration projects involving the installation of pre-commercial technology, modification of existing processes, equipment, or systems to accommodate innovative technologies, and operation and performance testing of pre-commercial equipment in its intended environment.

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$5,000,000

Vancouver

Development of hydrogen fuel cell buses to improve urban transportation efficiency

$3,800,000

Ottawa

Electrification of municipal vehicle fleet to promote sustainability in city operations

$4,000,000

Toronto

Electric truck fleet demonstration to promote zero-emission transportation in logistics

$3,000,000

Montreal

Conversion of traditional taxis to electric vehicles for a green urban mobility solution

$4,000,000

Calgary

Smart traffic management system installation to reduce urban emissions through improved traffic flow

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For this grant, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, community groups, and Canadian academic institutions
Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies
Indigenous applicants, including Indigenous communities and for-profit or not-for-profit businesses with clear Indigenous ownership
Projects must focus on R&D or demonstration in the transportation sector with specific technology readiness levels (TRLs)
Projects must align with the focus areas of low- and zero-emission on-road vehicles and infrastructure supporting zero-emission vehicles

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Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including:

For-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards organizations
Community groups
Canadian academic institutions
Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable
Indigenous applicants, including Indigenous communities, for-profit and not-for-profit businesses and organizations with ownership by Indigenous groups (e.g., First Nations, Tribal councils, Inuit organizations)

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The eligibility requirements for this grant exclude companies that do not meet the following criteria:

Companies not incorporated or registered in Canada
Non-profit organizations without clear ownership and controlling interests by Indigenous groups

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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenditures for an approved project under the program must be directly related to, and necessary for, the implementation.

Development, assessment, testing, and integration of novel and innovative equipment, vehicle components, software, and methodologies.
Installation of equipment and infrastructure to support a demonstration or multiple demonstrations.
Operation, performance testing, and analysis of pre-commercial equipment in its intended environment.

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The grant does not specify any eligible geographic areas.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:

Projects that support departmental priorities such as regional balance in Canada, advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the natural resources sector, and socio-economic considerations

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Step 1: Review the Applicant’s Guide for the Energy Innovation Program On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals to understand the eligibility criteria, focus areas, funding details, and application process.
Step 2: Complete and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Applicant Portal by the specified deadline (July 20, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PT).
Step 3: Await the evaluation of your EOI by a technical expert panel, which will determine if you are invited to proceed to the Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase.
Step 4: If invited, complete and submit a Full Project Proposal (FPP) following the provided guidelines and requirements.
Step 5: Your FPP will undergo evaluation by a technical expert panel, and NRCan will notify you of the evaluation results.
Step 6: Selected projects will undergo a Due Diligence Assessment, including financial, technical, and legal aspects, before funding commitment.
Step 7: If your project passes the due diligence assessment, work with NRCan to draft, sign, and execute a contribution agreement for the grant funding.
Step 8: Begin the project implementation according to the approved timeline, reporting requirements, and funding guidelines outlined in the contribution agreement.

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Additional information for applicants:

It is important for applicants to thoroughly review the eligibility criteria and project scope to ensure alignment with the focus areas and priorities of the call.
Applicants are encouraged to leverage collaboration and funding sources from non-government entities to strengthen their project proposals.
Consideration of regional balance, inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in project proposals can enhance the overall impact and alignment with departmental priorities.

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On-road Transportation Decarbonization — Demonstration Projects

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Energy Innovation Program On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals

Overview of the Grant:

The Energy Innovation Program On-road Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals focuses on funding R&D and demonstration projects aimed at decarbonizing the transportation sector in Canada. The grant targets two key focus areas: Low- and zero-emission on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and infrastructure supporting on-road zero-emission vehicles and transportation system efficiency. Eligible applicants include various legal entities, Indigenous groups, and governmental departments, with funding ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000 for projects over a maximum duration of five years. The grant underscores the importance of innovation in addressing technical and market barriers to achieve a more sustainable transportation ecosystem in Canada. The call emphasizes the development of innovative solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and advancing technology readiness levels in the transportation sector. Eligible projects include R&D activities focusing on novel technologies, as well as demonstration projects involving the installation and testing of pre-commercial equipment and infrastructure. Projects must align with priorities outlined in the focus areas, such as reducing costs of powertrain components, demonstrating use cases of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and enhancing transportation system energy efficiency. Indigenous applicants have the opportunity to request up to 100% funding for their projects, subject to specified maximum amounts. Collaboration, leveraging of funds, and adherence to defined TRLs are key criteria in project evaluation and selection. Applicants are encouraged to follow a two-phase application process, with an expression of interest phase followed by a full project proposal phase. Successful applicants will undergo due diligence assessments and enter into contribution agreements with NRCan to execute their projects. The grant offers a detailed guide on eligibility criteria, funding limits, project scopes, and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in achieving decarbonization objectives in the transportation sector.