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Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative: Education and awareness project funding – clean transportation and clean fuels:

September 26, 2023

Value

Varies. The Government is investing an additional $3 billion to ensure Canada reaches these goals.

Description

This call for awareness and education project proposals is an opportunity to apply for funding across various areas of focus with a single application. Its objective is to support projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and clean fuels.

Eligible Applicants

To be considered for funding under the program, applicants must be:

  • organizations and legal entities validly incorporated or registered* in Canada including not-for-profit and for-profit organizations such as:
    • electricity or gas utilities
    • private sector companies
    • industry associations
    • research associations
    • standards development organizations
    • Indigenous and community groups (if interested, please inquire about the Indigenous-led funding opportunity)*
    • Canadian academic institutions
    • provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies, where applicable, or
  • international legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad** including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as:
    • private sector companies
    • industry associations
    • research associations
    • standards organizations; and,
    • academic institutions

Eligible Expenses

NRCan is seeking to support projects that increase awareness, knowledge and understanding about the opportunities, benefits and considerations of ZEVs and clean fuels related to three areas of focus:

  • Area of Focus 1 – Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Light-Duty Vehicles: Supports projects that aim to increase awareness of, knowledge of, and public confidence in light duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including micro-mobility, cars, trucks and SUVs, and public charging and refueling infrastructure.
  • Area of Focus 2 – Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative – Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Supports projects that address education and awareness gaps to facilitate greater adoption of zero-emission and low-emission options in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) sector.
  • Area of Focus 3 – Clean Fuels Awareness Projects: Supports projects that address awareness and knowledge gaps among Canadians and industry on all clean fuel types and clean fuel technologies across all industries, commercial applications and the general public.

Example project activities:

  • developing in-person or online education and/or awareness events, such as test drive opportunities
  • developing curriculum or training material
  • outreach and awareness campaigns
  • creating web-based resources
  • developing in-person professional training or industry-led skills training
  • increasing knowledge of charging & refuelling and/or clean fuels options and technologies

Deadline Date

The call for proposals is now closed.

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