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Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)
Supports community participation in marine transportation initiatives
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Offers up to $5,000 per recipient per activity for short-term participation in marine transportation engagement. Support covers activities such as coordinating meetings, reviewing documents, attending meetings, hiring expertise, and conducting studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coordinating local engagement activities or meetings
- Reviewing documents and submitting written comments
- Preparing for, travelling to, and participating in virtual or in-person meetings
- Hiring external expertise
- Conducting studies
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Signed application package
- Reasonable cost estimate for the proposed activity
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Local communities and local entities, including small municipalities and resident associations
- Indigenous governments, communities, bands, and settlements
- Tribal councils, district councils, and chiefs’ councils
- Indigenous organizations, development corporations, economic institutions, and co-operatives
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits
- Professional fees for contracted services
- Room rentals, facility costs, public outreach materials, translation costs, and honoraria
- Travel costs such as hotel, car rental, mileage, transportation fares, meals, and incidentals
- Administrative costs up to 15% of total costs, plus unrecoverable PST, GST, or HST
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Transport Canada reviews the application to determine whether it is eligible for funding.
- Applicants should receive a written acknowledgement of receipt within 10 business days.
- Transport Canada may request clarification if the application information is unclear.
- Submitted applications may be accepted or rejected, and applicants are informed of the decision.
- If approved, the application becomes the official agreement, and payment is targeted within 20 business days after funding agreement requirements are met.
Additional information
- Recipients are encouraged to share local and Indigenous knowledge to help inform marine initiatives.
- An attestation form is sent with the approval letter and must be returned within 30 days after the activity.
- If the signed attestation form is not submitted, Transport Canada may request that the funding be returned.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP). 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 Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)?
Offers up to $5,000 per recipient per activity for short-term participation in marine transportation engagement. Support covers activities such as coordinating meetings, reviewing documents, attending meetings, hiring expertise, and conducting studies.
How much funding can be received?
Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) program?
To be eligible for the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) program, you must:
Eligible Indigenous, local community, or non-profit applicant
Short-term activity tied to program objectives
Direct interest, relevant knowledge, or TC invitation
What expenses are eligible under Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)?
Coordinating local engagement activities or meetings
Reviewing documents and submitting written comments
Preparing for, travelling to, and participating in virtual or in-person meetings
Hiring external expertise
Conducting studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at tc.cpfp-pfpc.tc@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) available?
The Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) is a Grant and Funding