School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: 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 Gouvernement du Québec by email at DAIE-individuentreprise@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 4182666647.

Q: 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 QC.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses program.

Last Update: August 4, 2025

QC, Canada

Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $25,000
Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : March 31, 2028

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing
Educational services

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance for needs assessment and development of charging solutions covers 75% of eligible expenses, up to $5,000.
Funding for the purchase of charging stations covers 75% of eligible expenses, up to $5,500 per Level 2 AC charging station and up to $20,000 per fast DC charging station.
Financial aid for construction and installation works covers 70% of eligible expenses, up to $5,000 per station installed on existing electrical infrastructure and up to $25,000 per station installed on new electrical infrastructure.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 22,000

Installation and landscaping for two pedestal EV bus chargers

$ 9,000

Smart grid software integration for school bus charging stations

$ 23,000

Construction of power room and dual bus charging infrastructure

$ 8,000

Needs assessment and charging plan for student transport fleet

$ 24,000

Turnkey installation of a charging station for electric bus pilot

$ 24,500

Installation of three smart charging stations for school buses

Eligibility

The applicant must be a school bus operator, a school service center, or a private educational institution involved in student transportation, or a company providing turnkey charging services to eligible organizations.
The applicant must have its head office or an establishment located in Quebec.
The applicant must not be listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts (RENA).
The project must involve the purchase and installation of new, smart, and certified charging stations specifically for electric school buses.

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.

How to apply

Prepare application documents

Gather the required documents and information for the application
Download and complete the financial assistance application form (to be published)
Prepare the automatic deposit enrollment or change form, if necessary
Obtain copies of quotes for the acquisition and installation of charging solutions, justifying the selected offer
If applicable, prepare a copy of the board of directors’ resolution or ownership attestation

Submit application and supporting documents

Submit the completed application form and all required documents to the designated email address
If the applicant is a turnkey service provider, include a signed letter from the school transportation service customer confirming the business relationship
If the charging solution is building-connected, provide a design declaration form completed by a qualified electrician
For infrastructure powered by a dedicated electric entrance, include a report from a professional engineer detailing the project plan and analyses

Application review process

Await review and decision by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable

Install infrastructure and collect proofs

Complete the installation of the charging infrastructure within 12 months following submission
Collect detailed invoices, photos of the site post-work, photos of the installed charging points, and proof of payment

Request reimbursement

Submit supporting documents to request reimbursement (detailed invoices, after-work photos, proof of payment, etc.)

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

DAIE-individuentreprise@transports.gouv.qc.ca

4182666647

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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)