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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — COVID-19 Resilience stream Program
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
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
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 Government of Canada