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Airport Relief Fund
Financial relief for selected Canadian airports
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Funding available
$ 500,000 - $ 5,000,000
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 8% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
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
Availability timeline
2026
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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)