Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training
QC, Canada
Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 19, 2019
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Grant and Funding
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- Transportation and warehousing
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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Get up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses involved in training fleet drivers of light or heavy-duty road vehicles in reducing energy consumption and driving more efficiently. Assistance covers up to $1,000 per training session.
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This grant provides funding focused on eco-driving training to reduce vehicular fuel consumption and enhance road safety. The financial support is structured to accommodate the specific requirements of standardized training sessions.
- Financial assistance covers 50% of the training costs, up to $1,000 per session.
- The maximum financial aid a requester can receive is $30,000 per fiscal year.
- Eligible expenses include fees, salaries, and travel expenses for accredited trainers, as well as costs associated with necessary training materials.
- Reimbursable travel expenses and other costs must adhere to the government of Québec's current standards.
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The Transportez vert Eco-driving Training grant is designed to facilitate eco-driving education aimed at reducing fuel consumption, enhancing road safety, and minimizing the environmental impact of vehicles. Eligible activities are geared towards providing standardized training sessions to employees of the applicant entity by approved organizations.
- Eco-driving training sessions for drivers of light-duty vehicles.
- Eco-driving training sessions for drivers of heavy-duty vehicles.
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$ 10,000
Training light vehicle fleet drivers to improve fuel efficiency
$ 4,500
Offering eco-driving courses for taxi drivers to lower fuel usage
$ 7,500
Implementing eco-driving training programs for bus drivers
$ 9,000
Eco-driving training for municipal bus drivers to enhance safety and fuel efficiency
$ 11,500
Training commercial delivery van drivers on eco-driving techniques
$ 6,000
Providing eco-driving training for heavy-duty truck drivers
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are outlined to ensure applicants can demonstrate need and capability to carry out the funded activities.
- The applicant must be an organization that employs the participants of the training.
- The training activities must be offered by an organization approved by the Ministry.
- A minimum of three participants must attend each training session for at least one hour.
- The training provided must include theoretical or practical components relevant to fuel consumption and safe driving practices.
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This grant specifically targets organizations approved by the Ministry that can provide eco-driving training to employees of the applicant. The eligible organizations must offer standardized training sessions tailored to the type of vehicles, which could be light or heavy vehicles. The training must focus on reducing fuel consumption, improving road safety, and minimizing environmental impact.
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This grant supports activities aimed at promoting eco-driving behavior among drivers of light and heavy road vehicles. The eligible projects focus on providing approved training to improve energy efficiency and road safety.
- Participation in eco-driving training sessions provided by approved organizations.
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This grant is managed by the Government of Québec, implying potential eligibility for companies located within the province of Québec. However, specific eligible geographical areas for the applicants are not detailed in the provided context.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Transportez vert grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- The training must be delivered by an approved organization.
- The training session must have a minimum duration of one hour with at least three participants.
- The financial assistance is determined based on various criteria outlined in the program framework.
- The applicant can receive a maximum financial aid of $30,000 per fiscal year.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Select Training Program
- Contact approved organizations to select appropriate ecodriving training based on needs.
- Compare service offerings and pricing from multiple approved organizations.
- Step 2: Finalize Agreement
- Conclude an agreement with the selected approved organization to conduct the training activities.
- Step 3: Complete Training
- Attend the standardized training provided by the approved organization.
- Ensure all participants sign the "Attendance Register" form during the training.
- Step 4: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Complete the financial assistance application form.
- Scan the signed "General Information" tab of the application form into pdf or image format.
- Obtain a copy of the invoice for the standardized training provided.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Transmit the completed financial assistance application, signed "General Information" tab, and training invoice to the Ministry.
- Step 6: Application Validation
- The Ministry validates the conformity of the application, ensuring training was provided to a sufficient number of participants by an accredited instructor.
- Step 7: Receive Financial Assistance
- Following validation, the Ministry determines the financial assistance amount according to normative frameworks and issues payment by cheque.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A minimum of three participants is required for each training session.
- Each training session must have a duration of at least one hour.
- The financial assistance covers up to 50% of training costs, with a maximum of $1,000 per session.
- The maximum financial assistance available per applicant is $30,000 per fiscal year.
- Training sessions must include theoretical and practical components, possibly using simulators or on-road experiences.
- All expenses must comply with the current Quebec government rates.
