Status: This intake for proposals is now closed.
For more information about other funding opportunities for awareness and education projects, please visit the following webpage: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/infrastructure/zero-emission-vehicle-awareness-initiative/22209
Transitioning to net zero
To meet Canada’s ambitious target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions 40–45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050, Canada’s economy will need to be powered by clean energy sources and driven by low- and zero-emission transportation. On the path to net-zero, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is committed to building meaningful partnerships and ensuring Indigenous peoples benefit from funding opportunities that can contribute to our shared fight against climate change.
To help address challenges related to awareness, understanding, and confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), lower-carbon trucks, and clean fuels, NRCan is piloting a continuous intake call for proposals for Indigenous-led projects that address these barriers to adoption.
This call for proposals had a notional funding allocation of up to $4.5 million, and projects must be completed by no later than March 31, 2026.
Areas of focus
NOTE: funding for all areas of focus is now fully committed. No additional projects can be funded under this pilot.
Zero-Emission Vehicles Awareness
Support for projects that aim to increase awareness, knowledge, and public confidence in:
- zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) in all vehicle classes
- low-emitting medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (trucks, delivery vans) including retrofits, repowers, and conversions
Clean Fuels Awareness
Support for projects that increase knowledge and understanding about the opportunities, benefits, and considerations related to adopting clean fuels in industrial operations, across the economy, and for consumers. Clean fuels can include:
- clean hydrogen and renewable natural gas
- biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol
- renewable diesel
- synthetic fuels and sustainable aviation fuels
Examples of 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-fuel options and technologies
Changing how we work
To make funding more accessible to Indigenous communities, we’re committed to changing the way we work and improving community access to federal funding and resources.
- Community-centred approach
- Flexible timelines
- Meet you where you’re at
- Remove barriers & increase access
- Engagement & dialogue
Need help? Contact us
For additional information, email ila-sda@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Need additional funding
Find out more about federal Indigenous Climate Funding programs.