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Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
Supports airport operations and maintenance funding
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 1,100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec
Overview
This program supports airport operations and maintenance deficits for remote communities. It provides contribution funding for eligible airports to help cover operating costs and keep them safe and open year-round.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating and maintaining airports.
- Covering airport operations and maintenance deficits.
- Keeping remote airports safe and open year-round.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Airport operators
- Local governments
- Non-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Airports that have been divested from Transport Canada.
- Airports not owned by Transport Canada.
Eligible expenses
- Employee salaries and benefits.
- Rent for land or equipment.
- Utilities and insurance.
- Other operating costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and the eligible subsidy is calculated.
- Contribution agreements are managed and monitored by Transport Canada.
- Funding is delivered to approved airports on a quarterly or annual basis.
Additional information
- The program is a legacy Transport Canada contribution program.
- Payments are made on a quarterly or annual basis.
- The program currently supports four eligible recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program?
This program supports airport operations and maintenance deficits for remote communities. It provides contribution funding for eligible airports to help cover operating costs and keep them safe and open year-round.
How much funding can be received?
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program Funds up to $1,100,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program program, you must:
Transport Canada-owned airport
Airport operator recipient
Remote community airport
What expenses are eligible under Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program?
Operating and maintaining airports.
Covering airport operations and maintenance deficits.
Keeping remote airports safe and open year-round.
Who can I contact for more information about the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program available?
The Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding