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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Study: Municipal Fleet Electrification. 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 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