NRCan seeks local organizations to manage projects in latest EV-infrastructure RFP

This funding will be delivered through cost-sharing contribution agreements for eligible projects that will help meet the growing charging and refuelling demand.

NOTICE
This Request for Proposals (RFP) will focus on third-party delivery. NRCan will seek applications from eligible Delivery Organizations to distribute a component of the ZEVIP funding to Ultimate Recipients to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects in public places, on-street, in multi-unit residential buildings, at workplaces or for light-duty vehicle fleets. The RFP is now open until December 10, 2020 (23:59 Eastern Standard Time). NRCan will target having funding decisions by March 2021.

The program targets multiple infrastructure streams: 

- Public Places. Parking areas intended for public use. Parking areas can be privately or publicly owned and operated.

- On-Street. Charging infrastructure for public use and is managed by local governments

- Workplaces. For the purpose of the program, the charging or hydrogen refuelling infrastructure must be primarily used by the employees.

- Light-Duty Vehicle Fleets. Examples of light-duty vehicle fleets include a fleet of taxis, car rentals, municipal vehicles, car sharing, etc.

- Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs). For the purpose of the program, to be designated as a MURB the building must include a minimum of three (3) dwelling units.

- Mass Transit. The program will support zero-emission infrastructure for public transit.

NRCan’s contribution through this Program will be limited to fifty percent (50%) of Total Project Costs up to a maximum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) per project for Delivery Organizations.

Applications from Ultimate Recipients to Delivery Organizations will be limited to less than $100,000.

The maximum funding per type of infrastructure is as follows: