How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream is funded by Infrastructure Canada, Government of Canada

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream

Q: What are Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream's eligibility criterias?

The project must be submitted and prioritized by a province or territory. The project must align with the eligible infrastructure projects outlined in the grant program.

Last Update: May 13, 2025

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Funding for infrastructure projects

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 100% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : August 25, 2020
Closing date : September 30, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration

Grant Providers

Infrastructure Canada
Government of Canada

Status

Closed

Overview of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program

Get funding in varying amounts to cover eligible costs up to $10 million for quick-start projects such as retrofits, repairs, upgrades and disaster mitigation in response to COVID-19.

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible projects for this grant. Eligible projects include retrofits, repairs, and upgrades for various buildings, COVID-19 response infrastructure, active transportation infrastructure, disaster mitigation projects, and ventilation improvement projects.

Retrofits, repairs, and upgrades for municipal, territorial, provincial, and Indigenous buildings, health infrastructure, and schools
COVID-19 response infrastructure, including physical distancing measures
Active transportation infrastructure such as parks, trails, and bike lanes
Disaster mitigation and adaptation projects like flood and fire mitigation
Ventilation improvement projects to reduce COVID-19 transmission

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 2,500,000

Retrofit HVAC systems's public schools to prevent COVID-19 transmission

$ 3,200,000

Build new bike lanes to promote active transportation and physical distancing

$ 2,300,000

Enhance ventilation systems hospitals to reduce COVID-19 spread

$ 1,500,000

Implement flood mitigation measures for the community center

$ 2,000,000

Upgrade HVAC systems in public library branches across Winnipeg

$ 1,200,000

Install operable windows and air filtration units’s municipal buildings

Eligibility criteria of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program

The COVID-19 Resilience stream under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program provides funding for quick-start, short-term infrastructure projects in response to the impacts of COVID-19. Eligible projects include retrofits, repairs, upgrades, COVID-19 response infrastructure, active transportation infrastructure, disaster mitigation, and ventilation improvement projects.

Projects must begin construction by September 30, 2023.
Projects must be completed by the end of 2023, or by the end of 2024 in the territories and remote communities.
Maximum federal contribution varies based on the type of organization and location.
Flexible cost-sharing requirements apply.

Who is eligible?

Eligible for-profit private sector ultimate recipients are mentioned in the grant. They can receive up to 25% federal contribution for projects under the COVID-19 Resilience stream.

For-profit private sector organizations

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include funding for ventilation improvement projects in public and community buildings to increase outdoor air intake and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Eligible expenditures can include repair or replacement of HVAC systems, increased maintenance, installation of operable windows, or portable air filtration units.

Retrofits, repairs, and upgrades for municipal, territorial, provincial, and Indigenous buildings
Repair or replacement of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units
Increasing maintenance of existing systems
Installation of operable windows
Portable air filtration units
Projects to support physical distancing measures
Disaster mitigation and adaptation projects related to ventilation improvements

Eligibility criteria of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program

Yes, evaluation and selection criteria are provided for this grant:

Projects must meet the eligibility criteria outlined for the COVID-19 Resilience stream.
Projects must align with the identified infrastructure categories and timeframes specified in the program guidelines.
Priority will be given to projects that target populations at higher risk of COVID-19 transmission and those with significant public health impacts.
Proposals should demonstrate a clear plan for enhancing ventilation to reduce virus transmission and improving community resilience.