Up to $1 million will be awarded per EV charger project, with the call for proposals open until Dec. 15

Applications have reopened today for the latest round of the EV ChargeON program for funding to support the installation of public electric vehicle chargers across Ontario.

With $66 million available from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the program aims to expand the province’s charging network, enhance accessibility and affordability, and encourage more drivers to switch to electric vehicles.

All Ontario communities are eligible to apply, regardless of population size. The program will also be accepting applications from businesses (including those majority-owned by Indigenous peoples), not-for-profit corporations, municipalities, Indigenous communities and organizations, and broader public sector institutions such as hospitals, universities, colleges, and school boards.

The application window closes on December 15, 2025, giving prospective applicants less than one month to apply.

The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) will administer the program and will review submissions over the winter.

Funding decisions are expected by April 1, 2026, and successful recipients will have 12 months from the date of their funding agreement to install and activate their chargers.

Details and eligibility

The funding amount per project will vary depending on three key factors: location, the applicant type and the site’s hours of operations.

Projects located in Northern Ontario are eligible for up to 75 per cent of total project costs across all applicant types.

In the rest of Ontario, Indigenous communities and businesses and municipalities with populations below 170,000 are also eligible for up to 75 per cent funding.

Larger municipalities above 170,000 people, businesses, not-for-profit corporations, and the broader public sector can receive up to 50 per cent of total project costs..

Operating hours are also a critical consideration. Sites that offer restricted access of less than 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, are eligible for only 25 per cent of funding coverage.

The program caps the government’s contribution at $1 million per project. However, a single applicant can submit multiple applications for different sites. Each project can include multiple charging locations grouped into one submission, with OVIN reserving the right to limit the number of approved projects per applicant.

For more details on the EV ChargeOn program, visit here.