{"id":4491,"date":"2024-12-18T14:50:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T19:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swtchenergy.com\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:16:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T20:16:10","slug":"unlock-150k-for-ev-charging-with-manitobas-climate-action-fund-caf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swtchenergy.com\/blog\/incentives\/unlock-150k-for-ev-charging-with-manitobas-climate-action-fund-caf\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock $150k for EV Charging with Manitoba&#8217;s Climate Action Fund (CAF)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) is a new initiative to enhance EV charging infrastructure across Manitoba, providing up to $150,000 in funding to recipients. By addressing gaps in existing EV charging infrastructure, the program aims to support Manitoba\u2019s sustainability goals while offering financial relief to property managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious about what the Manitoba CAF can do for you? Read on to learn more about the program and how SWTCH can assist you in applying successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Climate Action Fund, and what funding does it offer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Climate Action Fund provides financial assistance to organizations installing EV charging infrastructure. The program contributes up to 50% of total project costs, with funding amounts ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per charger. The maximum grant available is $150,000 per applicant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible projects must align with one or more of the fund&#8217;s three priorities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Manitoba.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supporting enhanced resiliency to the impacts of a changing climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increasing affordable and clean energy technologies in Manitoba.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Both applicants and projects must meet specific criteria to qualify for the CAF. Eligible applicants include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporated non-profit organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic or educational institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba municipalities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Affairs Communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indigenous communities or organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses, including Social Enterprise Businesses (Business must be registered with the Province of Manitoba)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that applicants must have had active and established operations in Manitoba for at least one year before applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projects must involve new installations or expansions of existing EV charging infrastructure and be implemented in Manitoba. They must also be distinct from initiatives already receiving provincial funding and align with at least one program priority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EV Charger Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>For EV chargers installed on multifamily properties, the charging stations must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be installed in a safe and accessible area for tenants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be located on owned or leased property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be permanent, hard-wired, and mounted or fixed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use new, CSA-approved, and commercially available hardware<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to a network and be compatible with most EVs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhere to all applicable laws, building codes, and accessibility standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be installed after December 1, 2024 and before March 31, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Funding Levels for multifamily Chargers:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"tg\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #cccccc; border-spacing: 0px; height: 139px;\" width=\"726\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; color: #000; background-color: transparent;\">Type of charger<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; color: #000; background-color: transparent;\">Maximum funding amount<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Level 2 (3.3 kW-19 kW)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">$5,000 per charger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">Level 3 (DCFC) (20 kW-49 kW)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">$15,000 per charger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why apply? Learn more about multifamily EV charging<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Climate Action Fund is a valuable opportunity to reduce project costs while contributing to Manitoba\u2019s sustainability goals. But EV chargers can also help you attract and retain residents, boost property value, and contribute to your overall sustainability goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swtchenergy.com\/blog\/ev-insights\/multifamily-ev-charging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the benefits of EV charging for multifamily properties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here, and don\u2019t miss this chance\u2014start preparing your application now to secure funding!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Apply &amp; Deadlines<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are due by noon (CDT) on January 20, 2025. Follow these steps to apply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online Submission: Submit your application through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/grants\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manitoba Grants Online portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Documentation: Include key supporting documents, such as project plans and proof of eligible expenditures, and partnership letters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Evaluation: Applications are reviewed for alignment with fund priorities, project viability, and organizational capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to the official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.mb.ca\/asset_library\/en\/grants\/caf-guide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate Action Fund Application Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information and detailed instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualities of a good application to the Climate Action Fund<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond meeting the mandatory criteria for consideration, the CAF application guidelines lay out a number of qualities that can improve the odds of a given project being selected for funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your application will be assessed, in part, on how well it can communicate:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall project deliverables, including workshops, climate resiliency plans, hazard and risk assessment, stationary equipment retrofits, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended outcomes that are specific, measurable, achievable, and time-based. Examples could include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved climate resiliency and preparedness for your community, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How your project will foster partnerships and\/or collaboration with local organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Viability:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That this funding, other funding, and the various technical and human resources. involved in your project will be sufficient to complete your project on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of your project, including a detailed workplan with clear milestones and deliverables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential risks to your project and your plan to monitor and mitigate these risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Organizational capacity and funding:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your organization\u2019s ability to successfully complete the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your project leader\u2019s demonstrated ability to oversee the completion of the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How your project will demonstrate a high return on investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How SWTCH can help you secure funding through the Climate Action Fund<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team at SWTCH has helped dozens of organizations across North America secure funding for EV charging projects, and we can do the same for you. We can help simplify the application process and ensure your project is well-positioned for success. Additionally, our platform provides turnkey solutions tailored to the needs of property managers, offering seamless EV charging experiences for your tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Want to learn more about how we can help support your application to the Manitoba Climate Action Fund?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swtchenergy.com\/contact\/\"><b>Get in touch with the SWTCH team today<\/b><\/a><b>!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF) is a new initiative to enhance EV charging infrastructure across Manitoba, providing up to $150,000 in funding to recipients. 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