On-road Transportation Decarbonization — R&D Projects
At a glance
- From 500,000$ to 1,500,000$
- 75% of project cost
- Open Date : May 31, 2023
- Closing date : July 20, 2023
- All industries
- Government of Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
- Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada are eligible to apply.
- Eligible applicants include for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and governmental departments.
- Indigenous applicants, such as communities, businesses, and organizations with Indigenous ownership, are also eligible.
Who is eligible
Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada are eligible, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, community groups, Canadian academic institutions, provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies. Indigenous applicants such as Indigenous communities, for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, First Nations, Tribal councils, and Inuit organizations are also eligible.
- For-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Community groups
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies
- Indigenous communities
- For-profit and not-for-profit businesses and organizations with clear Indigenous ownership and controlling interests
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. In summary, the following entities are not eligible to apply:
- Companies not incorporated or registered in Canada
- Companies focusing solely on purchasing commercially available vehicles or infrastructure
Eligible expenses
At the core of the ON_ROAD Transportation Decarbonization Call for Proposals, eligible expenses include funding for R&D and demonstration projects aimed at decarbonizing the transportation sector. Eligible expenses cover a range of activities such as:
- Development, assessment, testing, and integration of innovative equipment and methodologies
- Installation of pre-commercial technologies
- Engineering, design, and permitting costs for installations
- Operation, performance testing, and analysis of innovative equipment
Eligible projects & activities
Based on the guidelines provided, eligible projects for this grant include research and development (R&D) and demonstration projects that focus on decarbonizing the transportation sector in Canada. Activities may include developing novel technologies for low- and zero-emission on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) and infrastructure supporting zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
- R&D projects focused on reducing the cost/performance ratio of electrical powertrain components for MHDVs
- Demonstration projects showcasing novel use cases of battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell technologies for on-road vehicles
- Projects addressing energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in class 8 HDVs
- Developing affordable charging solutions for residential properties and improving transportation system energy efficiency
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Projects supporting departmental priorities such as regional balance, advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the natural resources sector, and socio-economic considerations
- Additional criteria may be applied by NRCan when selecting projects at the EOI and FPP stages
How to apply
- Step 1: Determine your eligibility to apply by reviewing the Applicant’s Guide.
- Step 2: Complete and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Applicant Portal by the deadline.
- Step 3: Await evaluation of your EOI by a technical expert panel.
- Step 4: Receive notification of the EOI evaluation results and potential invitation to the Full Project Proposal (FPP) phase.
- Step 5: If invited, complete and submit an FPP by the specified deadline.
- Step 6: Undergo a due diligence assessment if your project is selected for funding.
- Step 7: Receive notification of the FPP evaluation results and due diligence assessment outcome.
- Step 8: Work with NRCan to draft, sign, and execute a contribution agreement if your project passes the due diligence assessment.
- Step 9: Proceed with the project implementation according to the agreed timeline and reporting requirements.
Additional information
Additional information:
- Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may qualify for funding of up to 100% of total project costs.
- Projects selected for funding will undergo due diligence assessments to evaluate project finances, technical risks, and team strengths.
- Applicants are encouraged to collaborate and leverage funding from non-government sources.
