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Ferry Services Contribution Program
Federal support for inter-provincial ferry services
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating inter-provincial ferry services.
- Managing federally owned ferry assets.
- Carrying out capital repairs and terminal dredging.
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ferry Services Contribution Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ferry Services Contribution Program. 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 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.
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?
Operating inter-provincial ferry services.
Managing federally owned ferry assets.
Carrying out capital repairs and terminal dredging.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ferry Services Contribution Program?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at none or by phone at none.
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 Municipality of West Elgin