Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Transport Canada
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Transport Canada is a federal institution responsible for developing and regulating transportation policies, ensuring safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability across various modes such as aviation, rail, marine, and road. It also offers grants and funding programs to support infrastructure improvements and innovation in the transportation sector, promoting economic growth and environmental sustainability.
14 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Incentives for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (iMHZEV) Program
Transport CanadaIncentives to purchase or lease medium- heavy-duty ZEVs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) - Research and Education Component
Transport CanadaFunding for rail safety infrastructure, research, and education projects
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Transport CanadaFunds projects to enhance road safety and reduce traffic injuries
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Abandoned Boats Program - Assessment and Removals (A&R) component
Transport CanadaSupports removal and disposal of hazardous abandoned small boats
Eligible Funding
- Max. $250,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Abandoned Boats Program - Education, Awareness, and Research (EA&R) component
Transport CanadaSupports boat owner education and sustainable boat recycling research
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Grant and Fundingnull
Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP)
Transport CanadaSupports large Canadian airports with safety and connectivity investments
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program
Transport CanadaIncentives to purchase or lease light-duty ZEVs
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Zero-Emission Trucking Program - Call for Proposals
Transport CanadaZero-Emission Trucking Program funds eco-friendly transportation initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Max. $1,000,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION INNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program
Transport CanadaFunding to assess climate risks to federal transportation assets
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Airports Capital Assistance Program
Transport CanadaTransport Canada funds airport safety capital projects.
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Transport CanadaSupports Indigenous engagement in marine transportation development
Eligible Funding
- Max. $5,000
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Indigenous Participant Funding Program — Project-based component
Transport CanadaGrants support Indigenous participation in Transport Canada consultations
Eligible Funding
- Max. $3,500
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingClosed
Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP)
Transport CanadaBoating Safety Contribution Program promotes boating safety and research
Eligible Funding
- Max. $300,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE

Grant and FundingOpen
Clean Transportation System — Research and Development Program
Transport CanadaFunding for R&D to fight climate change
Eligible Funding
- Max. $100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION