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Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)
Funds projects to enhance road safety and reduce traffic injuries
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 8, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) provides up to $10 million in funding per recipient for projects that improve road safety in Canada through education, training, technology development, enforcement capacity building, outreach, and data collection initiatives. The program supports activities aimed at reducing road collisions, injuries, and fatalities, with funding available for eligible organizations and projects that align with national road safety objectives.
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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
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 8, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Law and Legal Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or enhancement of frameworks, standards, policies, or programs to address road safety challenges.
- Outreach activities aimed at reducing road collisions, injuries, and fatalities.
- Development, testing, or integration of innovative road safety technologies, such as Connected and Automated Vehicles or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
- Education, training, or research initiatives focused on improving road safety.
- Projects that enhance collaboration or communication among road safety stakeholders at the national, regional, or local level.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit private sector organizations (including those headquartered outside of Canada)
- For-profit private sector organizations (including those headquartered outside of Canada)
- Municipalities, local and regional governments, and municipally-owned entities
- Public sector organizations
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils, Indigenous organizations, and Indigenous development corporations
Eligible expenses
- Staff salaries and benefits (including wages and employer contributions such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, disability and private insurance) directly related to the project.
- Professional fees for contracted services, such as planning, design, engineering, project management, and telecommunications.
- Costs for public outreach or communication materials and activities, including printing, publication, distribution, and translation.
- Project-related travel expenses within North America, including accommodations, vehicle rental and mileage, transportation fares, and meal and incidental allowances, as per the Travel Directive of the National Joint Council.
- Training costs, including the purchase or rental of training-related equipment (e.g., brake testers).
- Expenditures for computers and informatics used in the project.
- Rental, use, and repair of equipment needed for project implementation.
- Administrative expenses, up to 15% of total project costs (includes accounting, audit, office administration, equipment rental, insurance, utilities, and storage).
- Membership fees for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance related to the project.
- Legislative and legal expenditures needed to deliver the project.
- Other project-specific expenses not listed above, provided they receive prior written approval from the Minister or their delegate.
Eligible geographic areas
- All provinces and territories in Canada, including provincially and territorially-owned entities.
- Municipalities, including local and regional governments and municipally-owned entities across Canada.
Additional information
- The ERSTPP will prioritize projects that promote shared knowledge and the public dissemination of road safety data.
- Applicants must submit proposals using the official templates provided by Transport Canada.
- Applications and proposals can be submitted in either English or French.
- Applicants other than individuals must provide legal documentation confirming their organization’s legal status when applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP). 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 Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)?
The Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) provides up to $10 million in funding per recipient for projects that improve road safety in Canada through education, training, technology development, enforcement capacity building, outreach, and data collection initiatives. The program supports activities aimed at reducing road collisions, injuries, and fatalities, with funding available for eligible organizations and projects that align with national road safety objectives.
How much funding can be received?
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) program?
To be eligible for the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) program, you must:
Eligible entities include not-for-profit and for-profit private sector organizations (including those headquartered outside Canada).
Must be a legal entity with supporting documentation.
What expenses are eligible under Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)?
Creation or enhancement of frameworks, standards, policies, or programs to address road safety challenges.
Outreach activities aimed at reducing road collisions, injuries, and fatalities.
Development, testing, or integration of innovative road safety technologies, such as Connected and Automated Vehicles or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Education, training, or research initiatives focused on improving road safety.
Projects that enhance collaboration or communication among road safety stakeholders at the national, regional, or local level.
Who can I contact for more information about the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at TC.ERSTPP-PAPTSR.TC@TC.GC.CA.
Where is the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) available?
The Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program (ERSTPP) is a Grant and Funding