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School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus
Financial support for purchasing new electric school buses in Quebec
Funding available
$ 240,000
Deadline
March 31, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Contract school transportation providers serving school service centres (including francophone, Littoral, Cree and Kativik school boards, Naskapis School, and anglophone school boards) or private educational institutions
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Overview
The School Bus Electrification Program – Stream 1 provides up to $240,000 in financial assistance for the purchase of new, fully electric school buses (types A, C, or D) in Quebec. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of electric school buses by supporting eligible transporters and educational institutions in acquiring these vehicles.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Minimum amount : 240,000 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Environment
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2027
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Purchase of a new fully electric school bus of type “A”, “C” or “D”
Documents Needed
- Application form for financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus, duly completed and signed
- Financial assistance transfer application form, duly completed and signed
- Copy of the purchase order for the acquisition of the bus, accepted and signed by the parties
- By-law or resolution of the board of directors attesting to signing authority, where applicable
- Contract with the school service center or private educational institution, or lease and contract with the carrier for a rental company, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Contract school transportation providers serving school service centres (including francophone, Littoral, Cree and Kativik school boards, Naskapis School, and anglophone school boards) or private educational institutions
- School service centres and private educational institutions providing their own student transportation services
- Companies offering long-term rental services of electric school buses to the above eligible organizations
Who is not eligible
- Companies that do not have their head office or an establishment in Quebec.
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Entities without an active school bus transportation contract (for school bus service providers).
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of a new fully electric school bus of type “A”, “C” or “D”.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations with their head office or an establishment in Quebec.
How to apply
- When placing the order to acquire the vehicle, submit the duly completed and signed financial assistance application, along with the required documents
- Send any financial assistance application to the address indicated on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility
- Indicate in the subject line of the email the name of the assistance program and the relevant component
Processing and Agreement
- Application eligibility is reviewed after submission.
- The ministry confirms the maximum funding amount once eligibility is verified.
- The vehicle must be delivered and supporting documents submitted before reimbursement.
- The financial assistance is paid after document review and the beneficiary’s commitment is signed.
Additional information
- The beneficiary must publicly acknowledge the financial support from the Government of Quebec in all communications related to the program.
- Only electric school buses listed on the eligible vehicles list are admissible for the program.
- Constructors must submit a list of compatible charging stations when registering their electric school buses.
- The program's terms and reporting requirements are detailed in published application guidelines (PDF).
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus Program
What is the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus?
The School Bus Electrification Program – Stream 1 provides up to $240,000 in financial assistance for the purchase of new, fully electric school buses (types A, C, or D) in Quebec. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of electric school buses by supporting eligible transporters and educational institutions in acquiring these vehicles.
How much funding can be received?
School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $240,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is March 31, 2028.
Who is eligible for the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus program?
To be eligible for the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus program, you must:
Must have head office or establishment in Quebec
Must provide long-term electric school bus rental service to eligible organizations
Must not be listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA)
What expenses are eligible under School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus?
Purchase of a new fully electric school bus of type “A”, “C” or “D”
Who can I contact for more information about the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec by email at daie-individuentreprise@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4182666647.
Where is the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus available?
The School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus program is available the province of Quebec.