Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Funding to address lack of charging stations
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations at a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 2, 2023
- Closing date : December 27, 2023
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Government of Canada
Program status
Closed
Overview of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 720,000
Deployment of 12 EV chargers for a vehicle fleet
$ 600,000
Introduction of 8 public EV charging stations's business district
$ 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
Eligibility criteria of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations program
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.
Who is eligible?
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.
Who is not eligible
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.
Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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
Eligibility criteria of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations program
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
How to apply to the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure — Delivery Organizations program
1
Check Eligibility
Determine if you qualify as an Initial Recipient or Ultimate Recipient under the ZEVIP for delivery organizations program.
2
Review Application Requirements
Consult the applicant guide for specific eligibility criteria and technical requirements.
3
Prepare Application Materials
Gather all necessary documents and information required for the application process.
4
Fill out Application Form
Complete the application form with accurate and detailed information.
5
Submit Application
Follow the instructions provided for submitting the application to the designated delivery organization.
Additional information
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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