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School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec
Last Update: March 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The School Bus Electrification Program – Stream 2 offers financial support of up to $25,000 per charging station to facilitate the purchase and installation of electric bus charging infrastructure. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec’s school transportation sector by funding eligible activities such as needs evaluation, acquisition of charging stations, and related construction and installation work.
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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
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% 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
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Other Education
- Environment
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition and installation of charging infrastructures for electric school buses.
- Assessment of needs and determination of suitable charging solutions for a fleet of school buses.
- Execution of necessary work for the electrification of school bus fleets, including the establishment of charging stations and associated infrastructures.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- School transportation contractors serving school service centres and private educational institutions
- School service centres
- Private educational institutions providing school transportation
- Companies that own facilities providing turnkey charging services to eligible organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not headquartered or without an establishment in Quebec.
- Entities listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Professional service fees for assessing charging needs and identifying solutions.
- Costs for acquiring, transporting, and commissioning eligible charging stations.
- Purchase of devices or software to manage electric vehicle charging energy, including connectivity fees for up to five years.
- Professional service fees for preparing plans and specifications for charging infrastructure installation.
- Construction or purchase of electrical rooms or containers needed for the infrastructure.
- Labor and material costs for installing charging equipment, making electrical connections, and supplying power infrastructure.
- Expenses related to power supply infrastructure such as power units, transformers, distribution panels, circuit breakers, and disconnect switches.
- Costs for network connection work, including transformer installation, substations, and safety systems like surge and overcurrent protection.
- Site preparation and landscaping work, including excavation, leveling, compaction, and trenching for underground cables.
- Installation of charging stations, including mounting, pedestals, cable management systems, and freestanding supports.
- Purchase of equipment for electrical energy storage.
- Installation of protective barriers such as bollards and guardrails for charging stations.
- Testing and commissioning of charging stations, including compliance verification and functional startup.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies with a head office or establishment in Quebec.
Additional information
- The beneficiary must acknowledge the Government of Québec's financial support in all public communications related to the project.
- The list of eligible charging stations is managed based on defined technical criteria, and distributors or manufacturers must submit their stations for approval.
- Necessary application forms for the 2025–2028 period will be made available soon; applicants should monitor for updates.
- Refer to the program's application terms for general provisions and reporting requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses. 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 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses?
The School Bus Electrification Program – Stream 2 offers financial support of up to $25,000 per charging station to facilitate the purchase and installation of electric bus charging infrastructure. The program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec’s school transportation sector by funding eligible activities such as needs evaluation, acquisition of charging stations, and related construction and installation work.
How much funding can be received?
School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses program?
To be eligible for the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses program, you must:
Must own installations providing turnkey charging services for eligible organizations
Must have a head office or establishment in Quebec
Must not be listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA)
What expenses are eligible under School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses?
Acquisition and installation of charging infrastructures for electric school buses.
Assessment of needs and determination of suitable charging solutions for a fleet of school buses.
Execution of necessary work for the electrification of school bus fleets, including the establishment of charging stations and associated infrastructures.
Who can I contact for more information about the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses?
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 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses available?
The School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses is a Grant and Funding
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