Grants
Zero Emission Transit Fund
Government of CanadaDescription
Through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Government of Canada is investing $2.75 billion over five years, starting in 2021, to support public transit and school bus operators plan for electrification, support the purchase of 5,000 zero emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades.
There are two Zero Emission Transit Fund components under which projects are eligible for funding:
- Planning and Design Projects: Eligible projects include studies, modelling and feasibility analysis that will support the development of future larger scale capital projects.
- Capital Projects: Eligible capital projects include buses, charging and refueling infrastructure, and other ancillary infrastructure needs.
Eligibility
Eligible recipients under the Zero Emission Transit Fund include provinces and territories; municipal or regional governments; transit agencies; public bodies (e.g., school boards); private-sector school bus operators; and private accessible transit transportation providers (e.g., paratransit services).
Funding
The maximum amount payable through the ZETF will be $350M for a project, unless otherwise agreed to by the Government of Canada.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted online through Infrastructure Canada’s online and accessible application portal. Applicants who are unable to apply through the portal are asked to reach out to the ZETF team at [email protected].