Moving on Sustainable Transportation Program - MOST

Eligibility Criteria

1. Address at least one of the following MOST Program categories

• conduct studies or analyses that contribute to a greater understanding of sustainable transportation issues;
• develop innovative sustainable transportation tools or practices;
• undertake demonstration pilot projects that test new sustainable transportation approaches or alternatives;
• conduct workshops, strategy sessions or seminars that bring people together in support of new sustainable transportation ideas or approaches; or
• deliver education and outreach programs that inform the Canadian public about a sustainable transportation activity.

2. Target the Canadian Public
Proposals must target the Canadian public including, but not limited to, the general public, the transportation sector, youth, municipalities, First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples, and educators.

3. Shared Funding through Partnerships
The proposal must obtain a minimum of 50% of resources (cash and/or in-kind*) from sources other than the federal government, so that the Government of Canada contribution does not exceed 50% (cash and/or in-kind).

4. Demonstrate Quantifiable Results
Proposals must contain quantifiable sustainable transportation targets and performance indicators to measure and report on the environmental and sustainable development impacts expected as a result of the project. Each proposed target must have an associated performance indicator. Qualitative targets and performance indicators can complement the quantifiable ones.

5. Share Results and Program Materials
Proposals must contain a detailed communication plan for the dissemination of any project-related materials or results that will serve to further the program's objective. The program's objective is to provide Canadians with practical information and tools for better applying sustainable transportation thinking to their daily lives.

What organizations are eligible?

• not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• community organizations (voluntary groups, community associations and institutions);
• organizations and associations for First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples;
• educational and academic institutions;
• labour organizations; and
• businesses and industries and their professional associations - for projects that are non-profit in nature and are not tied to a company's line of business.

*Please note that individuals and government or political organizations are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for program funding or to be designated as lead proponents. They are, however, encouraged to partner with and support eligible organizations in submitting proposals to the MOST program.

Are multi-year projects eligible?
Requests for multi-year support will be accepted up to a maximum of two years. Your proposal should clearly identify key work plan activities and timelines and include a detailed cash-flow projection for each year of the project.

Summary

• stimulate the development of innovative tools, approaches and practices for increasing the sustainability of Canada's transportation system;
• realize quantifiable results for Transport Canada's sustainable development priorities; and,
• provide Canadians with practical information and tools for better applying sustainable transportation thinking to their daily lives.

The MOST Program will allocate approximately 2.5 million dollars over a five-year period to promote these sustainable transportation objectives.

The MOST Program will fund projects:

• to a maximum of 50% of eligible net costs (cash or in-kind). Funding from other Government of Canada sources must be identified, as the total federal contribution cannot exceed 50%;
• to a maximum of $100 000 over a two-year period, net of any GST input tax credits or rebates.

A proposal may be submitted any time during a submission period. To be considered, your proposal must be postmarked by the date of the application deadline.

To propose your project idea, you will need to complete Project Submission Forms. Please contact the office listed below for more information.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.