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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
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 240,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
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
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
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
Activities funded
- Acquisition of new, fully electric school buses for use in Quebec's student transportation sector.
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", including all fees and applicable taxes directly related to the acquisition.
Eligible geographic areas
- Organizations with their head office or an establishment in Quebec.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus. 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 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.
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?
Acquisition of new, fully electric school buses for use in Quebec's student transportation sector.
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 Gouvernment of Québec 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.
Is the School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus a grant, loan, or tax credit?
School bus electrification program – Stream 1 : Financial assistance for the purchase of an electric school bus is a Grant and Funding
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