Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream Canada

Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

Canada
Funding for awareness projects of ZEVs, stations and clean fuels
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  • grant_single|openingDateApril 01, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
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  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
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Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or c

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There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
  • Developing in-person or online education and/or awareness events, such as test drive opportunities
  • Developing curriculum or training material
  • Outreach and awareness campaigns
  • Creating web-based resources
  • Developing in-person professional training or industry-led skills training
  • Increasing knowledge of charging & refuelling and/or clean-fuel options and technologies
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$95,000

Halifax
Increasing knowledge of clean-fuel options through workshops

$175,000

Toronto
Implementing ZEV test drive events across Toronto

$75,000

Calgary
Launching a clean-fuel awareness campaign's indigenous communities

$60,000

Montreal
Creating an online resource hub for ZEV technologies

$130,000

Ottawa
Establishing professional training for ZEV maintenance

$100,000

Vancouver
Developing a comprehensive ZEV curriculum for schools

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The grant is open to Indigenous communities, governing bodies, First Nations, tribal councils, Inuit organizations, for-profit, and not-for-profit businesses or organizations with clear Indigenous ownership and controlling interests.
  • Eligible applicants must be Indigenous communities, governing bodies, First Nations, tribal councils, Inuit organizations, or organizations with clear Indigenous ownership.
  • The term "Indigenous" includes Inuit, Métis, First Nations, or any combination thereof.
  • For-profit and not-for-profit businesses or organizations must demonstrate ownership and controlling interests by Indigenous groups.

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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible applicants include Indigenous communities, governing bodies, tribal councils, Inuit organizations, and for-profit or not-for-profit organizations with Indigenous ownership.
  • Indigenous community or governing body
  • First Nation (band or council under the Indian Act)
  • Tribal council
  • Inuit organization
  • Another form of government or representative organization
  • For-profit or not-for-profit business or organization with Indigenous ownership

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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Only Indigenous-led organizations or groups are eligible to apply. Non-Indigenous companies or organizations are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
  • Non-Indigenous for-profit businesses
  • Non-Indigenous not-for-profit organizations
  • Companies or organizations without clear ownership and controlling interests by Indigenous groups

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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
  • Developing in-person or online education and/or awareness events
  • Developing curriculum or training material
  • Outreach and awareness campaigns
  • Creating web-based resources
  • Developing in-person professional training or industry-led skills training
  • Increasing knowledge of charging & refueling and/or clean-fuel options and technologies

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
  • Relevance of the project to the areas of focus
  • Clarity of objectives and expected outcomes
  • Capacity of the applicant to deliver the project
  • Engagement with Indigenous communities
  • Budget justification and cost-effectiveness

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  • Step 1: Request a full application package by email at ila-sda@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Include name, organization, location, preferred method of contact, phone number, and email.
  • Step 2: Receive the application package and review the requirements and guidelines provided.
  • Step 3: Prepare your project proposal following the guidelines and format specified in the application package.
  • Step 4: Submit your completed application package to the specified email address within the deadline.
  • Step 5: Await a response from the program staff within 5 business days to confirm receipt and review of your application.

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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream

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