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Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation
Funding for trail and trail-sector projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides funding for trail infrastructure, signage, adaptation, and restoration projects across the Trans Canada Trail network. It also supports trail-related initiatives such as environmental restoration, Indigenous knowledge and trails, training and professional development, Trail Care, and accessibility improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Trail infrastructure repairs and maintenance
- Trail adaptation, safety upgrades, and new construction
- Signage installation and trail wayfinding improvements
- Environmental restoration and trail resilience projects
- Trail-related training, youth employment, and Indigenous-led trail initiatives
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required supporting information and documentation
- Project budget
- Project schedule
- Proof of necessary permissions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Groups and organizations that own or manage a section of the Trans Canada Trail
- Trail-sector organizations for certain eligible projects
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- Organizations partnering with Indigenous communities
Eligible expenses
- Professional and contractor services, including consulting fees, site inspections, and laboratory fees
- Materials and equipment, whether rented, purchased, or donated at fair market value
- Labour costs for project work
- Transportation and mileage
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Administrative costs
- Volunteer hours
- Land access or use rights for private land
- Land purchases, taxes, application fees, and contingencies
- Municipal staff salaries already covered by municipal budgets
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects on or along the Trans Canada Trail
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed quarterly according to the intake schedule.
- Applicants receive a response by the dates published for each intake period.
- Selected projects may be verified and assessed by Trans Canada Trail.
- Approved applicants must sign a contribution agreement before payments begin.
- Reporting is required during and after the project under the agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed four times a year.
- The fund supports multiple streams through a single application process.
- Approved applicants must acknowledge Trans Canada Trail publicly during the grant period.
- Some reporting can be completed by phone or videoconference for Indigenous community projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation. 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 Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation?
This program provides funding for trail infrastructure, signage, adaptation, and restoration projects across the Trans Canada Trail network. It also supports trail-related initiatives such as environmental restoration, Indigenous knowledge and trails, training and professional development, Trail Care, and accessibility improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation program?
To be eligible for the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation program, you must:
Complete application and required documents
Feasible project with clear authority
Community support and maintenance commitment
What expenses are eligible under Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation?
Trail infrastructure repairs and maintenance
Trail adaptation, safety upgrades, and new construction
Signage installation and trail wayfinding improvements
Environmental restoration and trail resilience projects
Trail-related training, youth employment, and Indigenous-led trail initiatives
Who can I contact for more information about the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation?
You can contact Trans Canada Trail (TCT) by email at project@tctrail.ca.
Where is the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation available?
The Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation program is available across Canada.
Is the Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Infrastructure, Signage and Adaptation is a Grant and Funding