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Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification
Funding to plan municipal fleet electrification
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $200,000 for studies planning municipal fleet electrification. It supports feasibility studies for zero-emission vehicle transitions, fleet optimization, charging needs, and related emissions and equity analysis.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies for municipal or transit fleet electrification.
- Fleet transition planning toward zero-emission vehicles.
- Assessment of charging or fueling needs for the fleet.
- Optimization scenarios to reduce and right-size the fleet.
- Hydrogen source assessment where applicable.
Documents Needed
- Pre-application form
- Full application form
- Project workbook
- Supporting documents listed in the application guide
- Project team organizational chart and résumés
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments.
- Municipal partners such as private sector entities, municipally owned corporations, regional/provincial/territorial organizations, NGOs, non-profits, and research institutes.
- Indigenous communities partnering with a Canadian municipality or under a shared service agreement.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before FCM receives the application, except eligible application-writing costs.
- Projects focused on non-ZEV vehicles or ICE retrofits.
- Public charging infrastructure not mainly dedicated to the municipal or transit fleet.
- New maintenance or operations facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec municipalities through the MAMH pre-review process
- Northern communities
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-application is reviewed for eligibility by GMF staff.
- Eligible files move to a full application review for accuracy and completeness.
- Applications are then reviewed by external peers and through internal analysis.
- FCM makes the funding decision after the review process.
- If approved, a funding agreement is prepared.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted year-round until annual funds are fully allocated.
- GMF staff review the pre-application before a full application can proceed.
- Quebec municipalities must first go through MAMH review before GMF assessment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification Program
What is the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification?
This program offers up to $200,000 for studies planning municipal fleet electrification. It supports feasibility studies for zero-emission vehicle transitions, fleet optimization, charging needs, and related emissions and equity analysis.
How much funding can be received?
Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification program?
To be eligible for the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification program, you must:
Canadian municipal governments.
Municipal partnership required for non-municipal applicants.
Feasibility study for fleet electrification.
What expenses are eligible under Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification?
Feasibility studies for municipal or transit fleet electrification.
Fleet transition planning toward zero-emission vehicles.
Assessment of charging or fueling needs for the fleet.
Optimization scenarios to reduce and right-size the fleet.
Hydrogen source assessment where applicable.
Who can I contact for more information about the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification available?
The Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification is a Grant and Funding