Canada Public Transit Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Canada Public Transit Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Public Transit Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Public Transit Fund?

Canada Public Transit Fund is funded by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Q: 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

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Public Transit Fund?

You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.

Q: Where is the Canada Public Transit Fund available?

The Canada Public Transit Fund program is available across Canada.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Canada Public Transit Fund program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Canada Public Transit Fund program.

Last Update: September 25, 2025

Canada

Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure development

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Construction
Transportation and warehousing
Public administration

Funds Providers

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Program status

Closed

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.

Financing terms and conditions

The Canada Public Transit Fund will provide $3 billion per year for public transit and active transportation infrastructure starting in 2026-27.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,500,000

Upgrading a city bus fleet to electric zero-emission vehicles

$ 2,400,000

Constructing new cycling and pedestrian pathways along a transit corridor

$ 8,100,000

Developing mixed-income transit-oriented housing near a light rail stop

$ 2,950,000

Restoring and digitally modernizing a historic downtown transit terminal

$ 13,800,000

Extending a regional commuter rail line to increase ridership and access

$ 1,160,000

Implementing rural demand-responsive transit with electric minivans

Eligibility

The applicant must be a municipality, transit authority, or an eligible group responsible for public transit or active transportation infrastructure.
The proposed project must support public transit or active transportation infrastructure within a Canadian community.
Applicants seeking funding must take actions to directly unlock housing supply in areas where it is most needed, as outlined in the program guide for each stream.
Applicants may seek funding through multiple streams (Metro-Region Agreements, Baseline Funding, or Targeted Funding), with specific limitations for Metro-Region Agreements.

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.

How to apply

Review eligibility and program streams

Review program details and eligibility criteria
Identify relevant funding streams such as Metro-Region Agreements, Baseline Funding, or Targeted Funding
Examine requirements for housing supply actions if applicable

Prepare application documents

Gather necessary information and supporting documents for the intended funding stream
Consider previous applications under related programs (e.g., Active Transportation Fund)
Ensure all local partners and stakeholders are included as required

Submit application

Complete and submit the appropriate application forms for the selected stream
Attach all required documentation and supporting evidence
Submit application within the specified program deadlines

Await funding decision

Wait for federal review and notification of funding decisions
Monitor communications for updates or requests for supplementary information
Be prepared to consider future opportunities if application is not successful

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.

Apply to this program

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?

How much funding can be received?

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.