Meet our 2023 Communities
We are pleased to announce the communities selected to receive funding through our Charged for Change program in 2023:
- Town of Pelham
- Township of Selwyn
- The County of Prince Edward
- Town of Thessalon
- Municipality of East Ferris
- Township of Manitouwadge
- Township of Essa
We look forward to seeing these projects deliver greater access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for local residents and businesses.
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Building a better tomorrow, together with Earth Day Canada
Aviva Canada is taking action on climate change and helping to build stronger, more resilient communities by investing in public charging stations.
That’s why we worked with Earth Day Canada to create Charged for Change, a program that will fund public electric vehicle (EV) charging installations in underserved communities across Canada. Over the next 3 years, we will be investing a total of $3 million — $1 million every year — to help Canadian communities get access to EV charging infrastructure.
Eligible communities interested in benefiting from this EV program can submit their applications starting January 3, 2023 until March 22, 2023 to receive funding for EV infrastructure projects.
Investing in a more sustainable future
The need for funding charging infrastructure
Making the transition to EVs is an important component of the global strategy to fight climate change and create a better, more sustainable world for all of us. However, the infrastructure required to support this change can be cost prohibitive for many communities.
Why invest in EV charging stations?
We know that the availability of charging infrastructure is a deciding factor for Canadians considering the purchase of an EV. Aviva will provide necessary funding to underserved communities across Canada, helping to remove a key barrier they face in getting EV infrastructure up and running. With Earth Day Canada, Aviva is accelerating the widespread adoption of EVs across the country.
How to apply
The 2023 application period is closed.
Please check back soon for information on our 2024 round of funding.
2023 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us at: chargedforchange@earthday.ca.
Earth Day Canada
Earth Day Canada is a national charitable organization with a mission to help people, municipalities, and organizations to reduce their environmental footprint.
They accomplish this mission by providing programming and educational activities year-round, that are rooted in science and focus on awareness and impact.
Through their annual campaign leading up to Earth Day on April 22, Earth Day Canada aims to educate and activate the environmental movement across the nation.
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Aviva’s commitment to sustainability
Sustainability is a guiding force in everything we do at Aviva. The challenges facing our world – like the climate crisis – affect us all. They impact our lives, our families, and our future.
Our three main areas of focus are:
- Acting on climate change.
- Building stronger communities.
- Embedding sustainability into our business.
This content is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as professional or expert advice. Earth Day Canada and the Earth Day Canada logo are registered trademarks of Earth Day Canada used under license.