Open
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 4, 2026
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The program supports Arctic transportation infrastructure projects with up to $500 million in federal support. It funds dual-use roads, ports, airports, rail, and related projects that improve defence readiness, connectivity, and community access.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Build or expand dual-use transportation infrastructure.
- Improve regional transport links and community connectivity.
- Support emergency response and supply chain reliability.
- Advance Indigenous reconciliation through project design and delivery.
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Table 1 to Table 5
- Confirmation of Funding Sources forms
- Preliminary environmental review
- Letters of support and engineering report, if relevant
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial and territorial governments
- Municipal and regional governments
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Canadian private sector and non-profit organizations
- Port authorities and national airport authorities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside the eligible Arctic locations
- Organizations not in an eligible recipient category
- Stream 1 applicants without a Transport Canada invitation
Eligible expenses
- Construction, rehabilitation, and site preparation
- Engineering, design, planning, and surveying
- Environmental assessments and mitigation work
- Equipment, software, data, and systems
- Project administration, travel, outreach, and Indigenous consultation costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition and leasing costs
- Legal fees and application preparation costs
- Loan interest and financing charges
- Rolling stock, mobile equipment, and unrelated repairs
- Costs incurred before approval or after project completion
Eligible geographic areas
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik region of Quebec
- Nunatsiavut region of northern Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Transport Canada after submission.
- Projects may also be reviewed by the Canada Infrastructure Bank and other federal departments.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information during evaluation.
- Successful applicants must sign a Contribution Agreement before funding is released.
- No project work or funding is allowed until consultation and regulatory requirements are met.
Additional information
- Webinars are available in English and French.
- Stream 1 requires a direct invitation from Transport Canada.
- Projects may be shared with other federal departments for review or support.
- Funding is subject to a Contribution Agreement and is not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Arctic Infrastructure Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Arctic Infrastructure Fund. 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 Arctic Infrastructure Fund?
The program supports Arctic transportation infrastructure projects with up to $500 million in federal support. It funds dual-use roads, ports, airports, rail, and related projects that improve defence readiness, connectivity, and community access.
How much funding can be received?
Arctic Infrastructure Fund Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Arctic Infrastructure Fund program?
To be eligible for the Arctic Infrastructure Fund program, you must:
Eligible Arctic location
Eligible recipient category
Supports program objectives
What expenses are eligible under Arctic Infrastructure Fund?
Build or expand dual-use transportation infrastructure.
Improve regional transport links and community connectivity.
Support emergency response and supply chain reliability.
Advance Indigenous reconciliation through project design and delivery.
Who can I contact for more information about the Arctic Infrastructure Fund?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at TC.ArcticInfrastructureFund-FondsInfrastructureArctique.TC@tc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-327-5918.
Where is the Arctic Infrastructure Fund available?
The Arctic Infrastructure Fund program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Yukon.
Is the Arctic Infrastructure Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Arctic Infrastructure Fund is a Partnering and Collaboration