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Canada Public Transit Fund
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure development
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Public Transit Fund provides up to $3 billion per year starting in 2026-27 to support the development and improvement of public transit and active transportation infrastructure across communities in Canada. The program aims to increase transit usage, support housing affordability, mitigate climate change, and funds activities including system expansion, improvements, and zero-emission solutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and construction of public transit infrastructure in urban, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities.
- Expansion and improvement of existing public transit and active transportation systems.
- Development of transit-oriented communities to increase housing supply near transit.
- Implementation of zero emission transportation solutions.
- Support for rural transit projects and active transportation networks, such as bicycle lanes and walking trails.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Transit authorities
- Indigenous communities
- Other groups involved in public transit and active transportation projects
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to the construction and expansion of public transport infrastructures.
- Expenditures for the maintenance and restoration of existing public transport networks.
- Investments in active transport solutions (bike paths, walking trails, etc.).
- Purchases of equipment and systems promoting zero-emission solutions in collective transport.
Eligible geographic areas
- All communities across Canada, including large metropolitan areas, mid-size and smaller communities, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities.
Additional information
- Communities applying for funding must take actions to unlock housing supply near public transit as part of the application requirements.
- The Canada Public Transit Fund was developed based on extensive consultations, including roundtables and feedback from various stakeholders in 2022.
- Applicants can seek funding through multiple streams, but regions in a Metro-Region Agreement cannot participate in another Metro-Region Agreement.
- Funding continues to support projects previously approved under other transportation-related government programs.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Public Transit Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Public Transit 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 Canada Public Transit Fund?
The Canada Public Transit Fund provides up to $3 billion per year starting in 2026-27 to support the development and improvement of public transit and active transportation infrastructure across communities in Canada. The program aims to increase transit usage, support housing affordability, mitigate climate change, and funds activities including system expansion, improvements, and zero-emission solutions.
Who is eligible for the Canada Public Transit Fund program?
To be eligible for the Canada Public Transit Fund program, you must:
Municipalities, transit authorities, and other groups planning or implementing public transit projects
Communities of all sizes, including urban, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities
Applicants must undertake actions to unlock housing supply where most needed
What expenses are eligible under Canada Public Transit Fund?
Planning and construction of public transit infrastructure in urban, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities.
Expansion and improvement of existing public transit and active transportation systems.
Development of transit-oriented communities to increase housing supply near transit.
Implementation of zero emission transportation solutions.
Support for rural transit projects and active transportation networks, such as bicycle lanes and walking trails.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Public Transit Fund?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).
Where is the Canada Public Transit Fund available?
The Canada Public Transit Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada Public Transit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Public Transit Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Public Transit Fund?
Canada Public Transit Fund is funded by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)