Clean Transportation System – Research and Development Program

Value

Up to $600,000 in program funding annually

Description

Clean Transportation System – Research and Development Program funds projects to help reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine and rail sectors.

Projects that receive funding through this program may, for example:

Conduct research and share knowledge on emission-reducing (clean) technologies
Develop technologies or other ways to help measure transportation-related emissions
Develop, test, deploy and install innovative clean technologies in Canada

Eligible Applicants

To be eligible, you must show that you meet certain requirements. For example:

Your project is part of an existing program that addresses air pollutants and/or greenhouse gas emissions
You have the knowledge and capacity to complete the project
You will share your results

Eligible recipients may include:

Provinces, territories and municipalities
Indigenous groups
Public sector organizations
Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations
Academia
Individuals

Recipients will receive up to 50% of total eligible costs for their project.

Eligible Expenses

Staff salaries and benefits
Professional fees
Translation costs
Costs of preparing, constructing, installing or rehabilitating assets
Purchase or lease of assets, technology, equipment and supplies
Travel and administrative costs

Conditions of funding

You may receive up to $100,000 per year, per project
You must prove that you have up-front funding
All projects must be completed by March 31, 2024
Projects may begin incurring eligible costs only once TC approves and confirms this in writing