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Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component
Supports infrastructure projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Program for Efficiency in Maritime, Air, and Rail Transport – Infrastructure and Equipment Component provides non-repayable funding of up to $4 million per project for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through investments in energy-efficient infrastructure and equipment in Québec. Eligible activities include projects that improve energy efficiency or support the electrification and adoption of clean energy within the maritime, air, and rail transport sectors.
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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 : 4,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that invest in infrastructure or equipment to improve energy efficiency in maritime, air, or rail transport.
- Projects that promote the use of clean or renewable energy in maritime, air, or rail transport sectors.
- Initiatives aimed at reducing or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year within Quebec.
- Projects focused on the electrification of maritime, air, or rail transport or the use of carbon-neutral fuels.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted organizations with an establishment in Quebec
- Local and regional communities
- Port administrations
Who is not eligible
- Departments and budgetary organizations of the Quebec Government
- Departments of the Government of Canada
- Société des traversiers du Québec
- Société portuaire du Bas-Saint-Laurent et de la Gaspésie (company with share capital status)
- Consulting firms and similar organizations
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
Eligible expenses
- Investments in infrastructure aimed at improving energy efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport.
- Purchase and installation of equipment supporting the use of clean or renewable energies in transport operations.
- Environmental and engineering studies related to adaptation to climate change and sustainable infrastructure development.
- Incremental costs for the purchase of carbon-neutral fuels, such as biofuels or green hydrogen, for pilot projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses and organizations with an establishment in Quebec.
Additional information
- The program is funded through the Fonds d’électrification et de changements climatiques under the 2022-2027 Implementation Plan of the Plan pour une économie verte 2030 (PEV 2030).
- A first payment of up to 25% of the allocated financial aid may be issued to eligible non-profit corporations, cooperatives, and local or regional communities after signing the funding agreement and the minister’s letter of commitment.
- Environmental and engineering studies, including those for climate adaptation, may be covered to support long-term GHG reduction infrastructure.
- The program aims to promote investment in new technologies, with a strong focus on transport electrification as a strategic priority for the Québec government.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment 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 Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component?
The Program for Efficiency in Maritime, Air, and Rail Transport – Infrastructure and Equipment Component provides non-repayable funding of up to $4 million per project for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through investments in energy-efficient infrastructure and equipment in Québec. Eligible activities include projects that improve energy efficiency or support the electrification and adoption of clean energy within the maritime, air, and rail transport sectors.
How much funding can be received?
Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component program?
To be eligible for the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component program, you must:
Must be a legally constituted entity with an establishment in Quebec.
Must be the owner or legally responsible for the operation of the assets.
Not eligible if listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA) or certain excluded government bodies.
What expenses are eligible under Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component?
Projects that invest in infrastructure or equipment to improve energy efficiency in maritime, air, or rail transport.
Projects that promote the use of clean or renewable energy in maritime, air, or rail transport sectors.
Initiatives aimed at reducing or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year within Quebec.
Projects focused on the electrification of maritime, air, or rail transport or the use of carbon-neutral fuels.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec.
Where is the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component available?
The Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program for efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport (PETMAF) - Infrastructure and equipment component is a Grant and Funding