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Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) - Canada
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Source verified August 9, 2026

Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)

Supports public transit and active transportation infrastructure
Offered by
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Official source: housing-infrastructure.canada.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: July 6, 2026
Latest change: Changed: funding terms, scope and target audience, eligibility.
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Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Transit agencies and transit asset owners can submit applications for Baseline Funding.

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Overview

The Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund provides approximately $500 million annually to transit agencies and transit asset owners across Canada. It supports capital and non-capital investments for public transit and active transportation infrastructure, including planning projects, system expansions, and maintenance or storage facilities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Planning and construction of larger public transit projects such as major system expansions.
  • Maintenance and storage facilities supporting public transit.
  • Public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects, including expanding, rehabilitating or replacing an existing public transit system, bike or walking paths, and pedestrian bridges.

Documents Needed

  • Expression of Interest for Baseline Funding.
  • Supporting evidence of transit ridership, population served, and capital investment history.
  • Multi-year capital plan.

Official resources

Official page

Canada Public Transit Fund

Program guide

Baseline Funding stream

List of Baseline Funding allocations to date

Strong Transit Fund

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Transit agencies and transit asset owners can submit applications for Baseline Funding.
  • Eligible recipients include a municipal or regional government, a public sector body established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation or wholly owned by a province, territory, municipal or regional government, a federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organization or charity, a provincial or territorial government, an Indigenous recipient, Indigenous development corporation or Indigenous benefiting organization, and a private sector or for-profit body working in collaboration with an eligible public sector entity or with an eligible Indigenous recipient.

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants that do not meet the above criteria or do not provide supporting evidence will be deemed ineligible.

Eligible expenses

  • Capital investments for public transit infrastructure.
  • Capital investments for active transportation infrastructure.
  • Non-capital investments, including planning projects, for public transit or active transportation infrastructure.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Communities across Canada, including provinces, territories, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities
  • Projects located in provinces and territories of Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible applicants who are invited to submit Capital Plan applications will be required to meet certain conditions.
  • For communities with a population over 30,000, recipients will be expected to commit to completing a Housing Needs Assessment and a minimum set of housing expectations.
  • Recipients will be expected to commit to supporting Canada's plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as ensure that future potential climate impacts are considered.
  • Recipients will be required to report on progress and outcomes as specified in any funding agreements.
  • Recipients will also have to ensure that all projects comply with applicable codes and standards, environmental impact assessment, as well as other applicable federal laws and regulations, Indigenous consultation and accommodation obligations, accessibility standards, and other specific conditions that will be outlined at the Capital Plan Application stage.

Contacts

baselinefunding-financementdebase@infc.gc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) Program

What is the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)?

The Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund provides approximately $500 million annually to transit agencies and transit asset owners across Canada. It supports capital and non-capital investments for public transit and active transportation infrastructure, including planning projects, system expansions, and maintenance or storage facilities.

How much funding can be received?

Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) program?

To be eligible for the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) program, you must: The applicant has a minimum of 3 (preferably 5) years of historical ridership, population served, and capital investment data. The applicant's public transit system includes fixed route service. The applicant must have a minimum average historical capital investment of $100,000 annually and a minimum annual ridership of 30,000.

What expenses are eligible under Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)?

Planning and construction of larger public transit projects such as major system expansions. Maintenance and storage facilities supporting public transit. Public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects, including expanding, rehabilitating or replacing an existing public transit system, bike or walking paths, and pedestrian bridges.

Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)?

You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) by email at baselinefunding-financementdebase@infc.gc.ca.

Where is the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) available?

The Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) program is available across Canada.

Is the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) is a Grant and Funding