Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training

Q: How much funding can be received?

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $30000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training?

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training is funded by Gouvernement du Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training program?

To be eligible for the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training program, you must: • The activities must be directed at individuals employed by the applicant. • The formation must be offered by organizations approved by the Ministry. • A minimum of three participants per training session is required.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training?

You can contact Gouvernement du Québec.

Q: Where is the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training available?

The Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial assistance to train drivers of light or heavy vehicules in eco-driving

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $30,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 19, 2019

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Transportation and warehousing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance covers 50% of eligible costs per eco-driving training session.
Maximum financial assistance of $1,000 per training session.
An applicant may receive a maximum of $30,000 in financial assistance per fiscal year.

Activities funded

Eco-driving training sessions for employees driving light or heavy road vehicles, delivered by approved organizations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility

The training activities must be intended for individuals employed by the applicant.
The training must be delivered by organizations approved by the Ministry.
The minimum duration for a training session is one hour with at least three participants.

Who is eligible?

Companies or organizations employing drivers of light or heavy road vehicles

Eligible expenses

Fees or salaries as well as travel expenses of accredited trainers employed by an organization approved by the Ministry. Reimbursable travel and other ancillary costs must comply with the applicable Government of Quebec rates.
Expenses related to the rental, printing, transportation, and use of any material necessary for the approved organization to effectively deliver the training.

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

Contact an approved organization

Search for and select an approved organization for eco-driving training.
Compare the service offerings and prices proposed by different approved organizations.

Conclude an agreement

Establish an agreement with the approved organization for the implementation of training activities.

Participation in the training

Ensure that participants sign the "Attendance Register" form during the training.

Prepare the financial aid application

Fill out the financial aid application form.
Ensure the signature on the “General Information” tab of the form.
Obtain a copy of the invoice for the standardized training provided by the approved organization.

Submit the request

Submit the duly completed application form and a copy of the invoice to the Ministry.

Validation and disbursement of aid

The Ministry validates the compliance of the application based on the attendance register and the eligibility of the Organization.
After validation, the MERN determines the amount of assistance and makes the payment by check.

Additional information

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.

Documents and links

Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training. 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.