Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
grant_single|update March 26, 2025
Canada
Funding to address lack of charging stations
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- grant_single|openingDate May 2, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate December 27, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Public administration
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- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|closed
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Get financial support of up to $5 million for your project that will help meet the growing needs of zero emission vehicles by increasing the availability of localized charging and hydrogen refuelling opportunities in Canada.
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The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) aids in the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across various locations. This program helps accommodate the growing need for EV infrastructure in multiple public and private sectors.
- Installation of EV charging infrastructure in public places to increase accessibility for EV users.
- Development of on-street EV charging solutions to cater to urban areas and promote street-side charging availability.
- Implementation of EV charging facilities in multi-unit residential buildings, facilitating access for residents and promoting the use of electric vehicles in high-density areas.
- Setting up of EV charging stations in workplaces to encourage employees to use electric vehicles by providing convenient charging solutions at their place of employment.
- Integration of EV charging infrastructure for on-road vehicle fleets, supporting businesses and government fleets in transitioning to electric mobility.
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$ 600,000
Introduction of 8 public EV charging stations's business district
$ 720,000
Deployment of 12 EV chargers for a vehicle fleet
$ 500,000
Installation of 7 public EV chargers on-street
$ 500,000
Installation of 10 public electric vehicle chargers
$ 750,000
Deployment of 15 workplace EV chargers
$ 400,000
Creation of 5 EV charging stations in a multi-unit residential building
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Eligible recipients under the ZEVIP for delivery organizations program include entities meeting the following criteria:
- Initial Recipients must be provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments, their institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations (including public utilities), or not-for-profit organizations validly incorporated or registered in Canada.
- Ultimate Recipients must be legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada or abroad, which can include not-for-profit and for-profit organizations such as companies, condo boards, Indigenous businesses or communities, public institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments or their departments or agencies.
- Federal organizations such as federal departments, federal Crown corporations, or federal agencies are not eligible recipients under the program.
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Eligible applicants for the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) Delivery Organizations include provincial, territorial, regional, or municipal governments along with their institutions, agencies, and Crown corporations (including public utilities), and not-for-profit organizations that are validly incorporated or registered in Canada. These organizations can act as Initial Recipients to further distribute funds to Ultimate Recipients.
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The ZEVIP for Delivery Organizations excludes specific entities from eligibility based on their governmental status. These restrictions focus on ensuring the program supports a diverse range of local and regional entities.
- Federal departments.
- Federal Crown corporations.
- Federal agencies.
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The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides funding to delivery organizations to enable the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to EV charging stations across various environments in Canada.
- Installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in public places.
- Development of EV charging stations on-street.
- Implementation of charging facilities in multi-unit residential buildings.
- Establishment of EV charging points at workplaces.
- Support for on-road vehicle fleets with charging infrastructure solutions.
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This grant supports companies across Canada by enabling localised EV infrastructure projects. It leverages a network of Initial and Ultimate Recipients spread through various public and private organizations.
- Ville de Montréal
- Outaouais region through the Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable
- Ontario's Regional Tourism Organization (RTO7)
- British Columbia via the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Quebec through Hydro-Québec and La grappe industrielle des vehicules electriques et intelligents (Propulsion Quebec)
- Alberta Municipalities including the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
- New Brunswick served by NB Power
- Newfoundland and Labrador through Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
- Nova Scotia coordinated by Clean Nova Scotia Foundation
- Yukon supported by the Government of Yukon
- Northwest Territories through the Government of NWT
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The evaluation and selection criteria for the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for delivery organizations are as follows:
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities
- Demonstrated need for EV infrastructure
- Project feasibility and sustainability
- Benefits to the community and environment
- Cross-sector collaboration and partnerships
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For applicants interested in the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program for delivery organizations, here's what you should know:
- Currently, the application process for Initial Recipients is closed due to oversubscription.
- A program calendar is available for future updates on application openings.
- In case of questions or to request detailed guidelines, contacting the relevant email address provided is recommended.
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