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Freight Technology Incentives Program

Providing cost-shared funding to companies and non-profit organizations in freight transportation to help them to purchase and install proven emission-reducing technologies.

What does it do?

Provides cost shared funding to support the purchase and installation of proven technologies throughout the freight transportation system that can reduce the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG).

Examples of eligible projects under the program include (but are not limited to):

  • Purchase of diesel anti-idling equipments in rail yards, ports, airports and trucking stations;
  • Purchase of hybrid switching locomotives;
  • Purchase of electronic speed control systems.

Who can apply?

Canadian and non-Canadian private enterprises, including not-for-profit organizations, which operate freight transportation in Canada using any of the four modes (air, marine, rail, and road). Examples include air carriers, railways, trucking companies, marine carriers, and eligible port and airport facilities.

How do I apply?

The application process for Round 2 of funding for the Freight Technology Incentives Program is now closed.

How does it work?

Projects can be funded to cover a maximum of:

  • 50% of project total eligible costs
  • $500,000 over a two-year period
The program requires a minimum funding request of $25,000 to be considered for funding.

Funded Projects

Fifteen projects have been awarded funding through Round 1 worth $3.7 million. View the list and brief description of the projects that received funding.
Date modified:
2010-02-03