Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (ZEVIP) — Indigenous organizations

• Funding covers up to 75% of total project costs for eligible projects.
• Maximum funding per project is $2,000,000.
• Level 2 (208/240 V) connector: Up to $7,500 per connector.
• Fast charger (20 kW to 49 kW): Up to $22,500 per charger; (50 kW to 99 kW): Up to $75,000 per charger; (100 kW to 199 kW): Up to $112,500 per charger; (200 kW and above): Up to $150,000 per charger.
• Hydrogen refuelling station: Up to $1,500,000 per site.

• The applicant must be an Indigenous community, a business or organization with clear Indigenous ownership and control, a First Nations band or council under the Indian Act, a tribal council, or an Inuit organization.
• The applicant must demonstrate Indigenous ownership and controlling interest, which may be shown through inclusion in official directories.
• The applicant organization must be validly incorporated or registered, providing supporting documentation as necessary.
• The project must increase localized charging or hydrogen refueling opportunities in Canada and be a new or expanded permanent installation.
• The project infrastructure must be owned and the bulk of expenditures incurred by the applicant organization.

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous communities
• For-profit businesses with Indigenous ownership and control
• Not-for-profit organizations with Indigenous ownership and control
• First Nations bands or councils under the Indian Act
• Tribal councils
• Inuit organizations

Who is not eligible

• Softwood lumber companies and those that are vertically integrated with softwood lumber companies.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries and benefits for staff directly involved in the project.
• Professional service fees (such as engineering, construction, technical, management, installation, testing, commissioning, training, marketing, data collection, logistics, printing, and distribution).
• Reasonable travel expenses including transportation, meals, and accommodation for project purposes.
• Capital expenses including equipment and infrastructure required for the project.
• Rental or leasing costs associated with project implementation.
• Licence fees and required permits for project execution.
• Expenses related to environmental assessments necessary for the project.
• Honoraria and ceremonial costs for Indigenous recipients involving Indigenous peoples.
• GST, PST, and HST, net of any tax rebate entitlement.
• Overhead expenses directly related to the project, up to 15% of eligible expenditures.

Eligible geographic areas

• Projects must be located in Canada.

• This funding stream is currently fully allocated and not accepting new applications.
• Service standards include timelines for acknowledging applications and issuing decisions.
• The program is committed to offering flexible timelines and removing barriers to increase Indigenous community access.
• For future updates on funding opportunities, applicants are advised to consult the program calendar.