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Ferry Services Contribution Program
Federal support for inter-provincial ferry services
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides federal support for inter-provincial ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. It helps fund ferry operations, capital repairs, and dredging near ferry terminals.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private inter-provincial ferry operators.
Eligible expenses
- Ferry operating support for the three serviced routes.
- Capital repairs to federally owned ferry assets.
- Dredging near ferry terminals.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
- Eastern Quebec
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Quebec
Activities funded
- Operating inter-provincial ferry services.
- Managing federally owned ferry assets.
- Carrying out capital repairs and terminal dredging.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Transport Canada.
- Funding agreements are negotiated, monitored, and amended with each ferry operator as needed.
Additional information
- The program supports three inter-provincial ferry services in Eastern Canada.
- Transport Canada owns four ferry vessels and six shore facilities used for these services.
- The program was extended for five years until March 31, 2027.
Official sources
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Ferry Services Contribution Program
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ferry Services Contribution Program Program
What is the Ferry Services Contribution Program?
This program provides federal support for inter-provincial ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. It helps fund ferry operations, capital repairs, and dredging near ferry terminals.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ferry Services Contribution Program program?
To be eligible for the Ferry Services Contribution Program program, you must:
Inter-provincial ferry services only.
Must operate on supported routes.
Ferry operations or infrastructure support.
What expenses are eligible under Ferry Services Contribution Program?
Ferry operating support for the three serviced routes.
Capital repairs to federally owned ferry assets.
Dredging near ferry terminals.
Where is the Ferry Services Contribution Program available?
The Ferry Services Contribution Program program is available the province of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec.
Is the Ferry Services Contribution Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ferry Services Contribution Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Ferry Services Contribution Program?
Ferry Services Contribution Program is funded by Transport Canada (TC)