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

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

Last Update: August 4, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports electric school bus charging infrastructure installation in Quebec

School bus electrification program – Stream 2 : Financial assistance for the acquisition and installation of charging infrastructure for electric school buses 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
Grant Providers
  • Gouvernement du Québec
Program status
Open

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

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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

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

1
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
2
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
3
Application review process
  • Await review and decision by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable
4
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
5
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.

Contact Gouvernement du Québec

DAIE-individuentreprise@transports.gouv.qc.ca
4182666647
Apply to this program

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