Closed
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream
Closed stream for quick-start infrastructure projects
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
This closed stream provided over $3 billion in existing funding to support quick-start, short-term infrastructure projects. It covered retrofits, COVID-19 response infrastructure, active transportation, disaster mitigation and ventilation improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Homes
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Retrofits, repairs and upgrades to public buildings, health infrastructure and schools
- COVID-19 response infrastructure, including physical distancing measures
- Active transportation infrastructure such as parks, trails, bike lanes and multi-use paths
- Disaster mitigation and adaptation projects, including flood and fire mitigation
- Ventilation improvement projects
Documents Needed
- Climate Lens assessment, when required
- Supporting information for project review and approvals
- Project description with location and timeline
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces
- Territories
- Municipalities
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous ultimate recipients
- For-profit private sector recipients
Who is not eligible
- Schools for the dedicated ventilation funding
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs up to the program cost limit
- Ventilation improvement costs incurred after December 1, 2020, for approved projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Provinces
- Territories
- Remote communities in the territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through an accelerated approvals process.
- Provinces and territories could submit multiple projects in a single simplified application.
- Projects were assessed and approved through bilateral agreements with provinces and territories.
- The stream is closed and no longer accepting applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream. 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 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?
This closed stream provided over $3 billion in existing funding to support quick-start, short-term infrastructure projects. It covered retrofits, COVID-19 response infrastructure, active transportation, disaster mitigation and ventilation improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program?
To be eligible for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program, you must:
Quick-start, short-term project
Eligible infrastructure category
Meets project timelines
What expenses are eligible under Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?
Retrofits, repairs and upgrades to public buildings, health infrastructure and schools
COVID-19 response infrastructure, including physical distancing measures
Active transportation infrastructure such as parks, trails, bike lanes and multi-use paths
Disaster mitigation and adaptation projects, including flood and fire mitigation
Ventilation improvement projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream available?
The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream is a Grant and Funding