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Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)
Supports long-term public transit and active transportation infrastructure projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Public Transit Fund provides up to $3 billion annually starting in 2026-27 to support capital and non-capital projects that enhance public transit and active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The program funds initiatives such as transit expansion, system rehabilitation, planning projects, and the development of active transportation networks.
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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
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
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
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expansion, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing public transit infrastructure, such as bus fleets, subway stations, or transit lines.
- Development, extension, or renewal of active transportation infrastructure, including bicycle lanes, walking trails, and pedestrian bridges.
- Planning projects related to the long-term improvement or expansion of public transit or active transportation systems.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal or regional administrations
- Public sector organizations established by provincial or territorial legislation or regulations, or owned wholly by provincial, territorial, municipal, or regional governments (e.g., transit agencies)
- Charitable or non-profit organizations incorporated under federal or provincial law
- Provincial or territorial governments
- Indigenous recipients, Indigenous development corporations, or Indigenous charitable organizations
- Private sector or for-profit organizations in partnership with eligible public sector or Indigenous recipients
Who is not eligible
- Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements (e.g., lacking sufficient transit ridership data, not operating a fixed route transit service, or not meeting historical capital investment and ridership thresholds).
- Entities unable to provide supporting documentation for eligibility are considered ineligible.
- Applicants seeking to combine funding from most other Infrastructure Canada programs with the Base Funding stream (except for the Canada Community-Building Fund, CMHC, or Canada Infrastructure Bank).
Eligible expenses
- Capital investments for public transit infrastructure, such as extension, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing systems (e.g., bus fleet expansions, subway station upgrades, new tramway lines).
- Capital investments for active transportation infrastructure, including extension, rehabilitation, or replacement of bike paths, trails, and pedestrian bridges.
- Non-capital expenses related to planning activities for public transit or active transportation infrastructure projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities across Canada, including provinces, territories, rural, remote, northern, and Indigenous communities
- Projects located in provinces and territories of Canada
Additional information
- The Canada Public Transit Fund was shaped in part by a national engagement process involving provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, transit agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Future intake periods for the Baseline Funding stream may open periodically to accommodate newly interested or eligible communities.
- Applicants must ensure that all projects comply with relevant environmental, accessibility, and Indigenous consultation and accommodation requirements.
- Recipients are required to report on progress and outcomes according to the stipulations in the funding agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF). 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 (CPTF)?
The Canada Public Transit Fund provides up to $3 billion annually starting in 2026-27 to support capital and non-capital projects that enhance public transit and active transportation infrastructure across Canada. The program funds initiatives such as transit expansion, system rehabilitation, planning projects, and the development of active transportation networks.
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:
Private sector or for-profit organizations must collaborate with an eligible public sector entity or Indigenous recipient.
The applicant must operate a transit system with fixed-route service and meet minimum operational thresholds.
Must provide supporting documentation proving eligibility and project impact.
What expenses are eligible under Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)?
Expansion, rehabilitation, or replacement of existing public transit infrastructure, such as bus fleets, subway stations, or transit lines.
Development, extension, or renewal of active transportation infrastructure, including bicycle lanes, walking trails, and pedestrian bridges.
Planning projects related to the long-term improvement or expansion of public transit or active transportation systems.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF)?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).
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