Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 30, 2023.

Q: 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: • 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.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?

You can contact Infrastructure Canada.

Q: 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.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Funding for infrastructure projects

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

Funds Providers

Infrastructure Canada

Government of Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

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.

Activities funded

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

$ 2,300,000

Enhance ventilation systems hospitals to reduce COVID-19 spread

$ 3,200,000

Build new bike lanes to promote active transportation and physical distancing

$ 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

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

Selection criteria

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.

How to apply

Applicants submit their projects to the province or territory

Province or territory prioritizes projects and submits them to Infrastructure Canada

Infrastructure Canada reviews, validates eligibility and funding, and seeks ministerial approval

Projects begin and funding flows when costs are incurred

Documents and links

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream

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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?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream?

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