Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Highlights
This program is designed specifically for Indigenous-led businesses like yours. It offers a unique opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and clean fuels. By participating, you can help your community transition to cleaner transportation options and contribute to Canada's net-zero goals.
Why Apply?
- Funding up to $4.5 million: Support for projects that promote ZEVs and clean fuels.
- Flexible project activities: Develop educational events, training materials, outreach campaigns, and more.
- Continuous intake: Apply anytime until March 31, 2025, or until funds are fully allocated.
Benefits for Your Business
- Boost public confidence: Increase awareness and knowledge about ZEVs and clean fuels.
- Access to resources: Create web-based resources, professional training, and industry-led skills training.
- Support from NRCan: Get assistance from program staff to ensure your project fits the funding criteria.
Applying is straightforward, and the program is designed to be accessible. This is a great chance to lead in clean energy and transportation while benefiting your business and community.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Repayment Terms:
- This is a grant, so there are no repayment terms or interest rates.
Eligible Expenses:
- Developing in-person or online education and awareness events (e.g., test drive opportunities)
- Creating curriculum or training materials
- Conducting outreach and awareness campaigns
- Developing web-based resources
- Providing in-person professional training or industry-led skills training
- Increasing knowledge of charging and refueling options, as well as clean-fuel technologies
Use of Funds:
- Funds cannot be used for any expenses not directly related to the awareness and education projects outlined above.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be an Indigenous community or governing body, which includes:
- A First Nation (band or council under the Indian Act)
- A tribal council
- An Inuit organization
- Another form of government or representative organization
Must be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or organization that clearly demonstrates ownership and controlling interests by Indigenous groups.
Disqualifications:
- Non-Indigenous-owned businesses or organizations
- Businesses or organizations that cannot demonstrate ownership and controlling interests by Indigenous groups
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $4.5 million in funding. This money can be used for projects that increase awareness and understanding of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and clean fuels.
You can use the funds for:
- Creating educational events or test drive opportunities
- Developing training materials or curriculum
- Running outreach and awareness campaigns
- Building web-based resources
- Offering professional or industry-led skills training
- Increasing knowledge of charging, refueling, and clean-fuel technologies
Projects must be completed by March 31, 2026. This funding is a great opportunity to enhance your business’s role in the transition to cleaner transportation and fuels, while also contributing to the fight against climate change.
Program Steps
Request Application Package:
- Send an email to [email protected].
- Include your name, organization, location, preferred method of contact (phone, email, video call), phone number, and email address.
Prepare Documentation:
- Gather necessary documents including:
- Proof of Indigenous ownership and controlling interests.
- Detailed project proposal.
- Budget and financial plan.
- Timeline for project completion.
- Any previous experience with similar projects.
- Gather necessary documents including:
Consult with Program Staff:
- If needed, request the Project Idea Description Form by emailing [email protected].
- Discuss your project idea with program staff to ensure it aligns with funding objectives.
Complete Application Forms:
- Fill out all required sections of the application forms provided in the application package.
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
Submit Application:
- Submit the completed application forms and all required documentation via the method specified in the application package.
- Ensure submission is done before the deadline or before funds are fully allocated.
Review and Follow-Up:
- Monitor your email for any follow-up requests or additional information needed from the program staff.
- Respond promptly to any inquiries to avoid delays in the review process.
Await Decision:
- Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Await the decision from the review committee and be prepared to provide any additional information if requested.
Project Implementation:
- Upon approval, follow the guidelines provided for project implementation.
- Ensure all activities are completed by March 31, 2026.
Reporting:
- Submit regular progress reports as required by the program.
- Provide a final report upon project completion, detailing outcomes and financial expenditures.
