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Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Who is eligible for the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) program?

Eligibility criteria are not specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR)?

You can contact Transport Canada.

Last Update: February 6, 2026

QC, Canada

Funds rail safety infrastructure upgrades, technology improvements, and research initiatives

Grant and Funding

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Increasing community impact

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The Rail Safety Improvement Program – Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) component provides grant funding (maximum amount not specified) to improve rail safety and address community needs through increased federal investment. Eligible activities include safety improvements such as improved lighting, upgraded rail crossing signals, pedestrian overpasses, research into new safety technologies, closures of high-risk crossings, and other small-scale rail safety projects.

Activities funded

Carry out railway safety improvement projects in a community (e.g., lighting, level crossing signage, pedestrian overpasses).
Implement small-scale improvements to enhance railway safety.
Close level crossings identified as presenting a high risk.
Undertake research and development projects for new railway safety technologies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Upgrading transit ticketing infrastructure for better efficiency

Eligibility

The project must aim to increase rail safety.
The project may involve safety improvement measures such as lighting, level crossing signalling, or pedestrian overpasses.
The project may involve research and development of new rail safety technologies.
The project may aim at the closure of high‑risk level crossings.
The project may consist of small‑scale safety improvements.

Who is eligible?

Public and private organizations involved in railway projects
Local authorities working on railway safety

Eligible expenses

Improvement of lighting related to railway safety (e.g., at level crossings).
Improvement of signage at level crossings.
Construction or improvement of pedestrian overpasses.
Research and development of new railway safety technologies.

Selection criteria

Potential impact on railway safety
Feasibility and viability of the project
Innovation and technological research
Contribution to reducing the risk of accidents

How to apply

Step 1: Submission of the project proposal

Prepare a file describing the project, its objectives, and its activities
Fill out the application form online or on paper according to the instructions

Step 2: Analysis and evaluation

Applications are reviewed for their compliance and potential impact
The files are evaluated by a technical committee

Step 3: Decision and allocation of funds

A notification of approval is sent
Publication of the results and allocation of the grant

Step 4: Implementation and monitoring

Carry out the project in accordance with the agreement
Submit progress and final reports

Additional information

The Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) component has an enhanced focus on addressing community needs by making more safety improvements eligible and increasing federal investment.
The program notes that grant funding continues to be available to encourage the closure of high-risk crossings.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Rail Safety Improvement Program - Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR). 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.