Closed
Airport Relief Fund
Financial relief for selected Canadian airports
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
- Up to 8% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The Airport Relief Fund provided up to $64.8 million in contribution funding to help selected Canadian airports manage the financial impact of reduced air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It supported immediate relief for airport operations and included funding for eligible airports identified by Transport Canada.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $5,000,000
- Minimum funding
- $500,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 8%
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 minimum revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Receipt of requests is now closed
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Selected Canadian airport authorities.
- Eligible airports identified by Transport Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Regional importance of the airport.
- Strategic significance within Canada’s airport system.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are no longer being accepted.
- The process is closed.
- Questions were directed to Transport Canada by email.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
Airport Relief Fund
Frequently Asked Questions about the Airport Relief Fund Program
What is the Airport Relief Fund?
The Airport Relief Fund provided up to $64.8 million in contribution funding to help selected Canadian airports manage the financial impact of reduced air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. It supported immediate relief for airport operations and included funding for eligible airports identified by Transport Canada.
How much funding can be received?
Airport Relief Fund Funds up to 8% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Airport Relief Fund?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at AirportReliefFund-Fondsdaidepourlesaeroports@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Airport Relief Fund available?
The Airport Relief Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Airport Relief Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Airport Relief Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Airport Relief Fund?
Airport Relief Fund is funded by Transport Canada (TC)