Green Freight Program Applicant’s Guide: Stream 1 - Assess and Retrofit

Stream 1 of the Green Freight Program (GFP) helps fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by providing grants up to a maximum of $250,000 per applicant for third-party fleet energy assessments and eligible truck/trailer equipment retrofits.

Continuous intake process

Stream 1 of the GFP is accepting applications through a continuous intake process starting December 12, 2022, and running through March 31, 2027, or until all funds are committed. Only applications that meet the Program’s requirements as outlined in the Applicant Guide will receive funding on a first come, first served basis.

Funding under Stream 1 is allocated per fiscal year, starting from April 1 of a given year and ending on March 31of the following year.

Important notes

• Natural Resources Canada reserves the right to amend the Applicant Guide upon three-months’ notice posted on this website to take into account changing market conditions, including but not limited to inflation. These changes will come into force and remain in effect until repealed by the Program and only apply to the applications received after the changes come into force.
• There are important notes on most pages of this guide. Applicants are encouraged to review them before submitting an application package to ensure that all aspects of the Applicant Guide have been considered and addressed.