grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
grant_single|grantors
  • Infrastructure Canada
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Receive funding to help cover the capital costs of a new or expanded transit solution, to support zero-emission transit solutions, and to establish safe and secure transit systems in rural communities.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund Capital Projects Stream grant. Eligible projects may include the purchase of vehicles, digital platforms, zero-emission fleets, construction of intermodal hubs, installation of charging stations, and the purchase of software.
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Digital platform development
  • Zero-emission fleet acquisition
  • Construction of intermodal hubs
  • Installation of charging stations
  • Software purchase
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$4,900,000

Saskatoon
Purchase of low-emission hybrid buses for rural community transit improvement.

$3,000,000

Vancouver
Purchase and deployment of electric buses for a sustainable transit solution.

$1,000,000

Halifax
Development of a digital platform for rural transit schedules and booking systems.

$5,000,000

Calgary
Establishment of a zero-emission intermodal transit hub linking rural communities.

$5,000,000

Winnipeg
Acquisition of a zero-emission fleet for rural transit services.

$2,500,000

Edmonton
Installation of electric vehicle charging stations across key rural transit points.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Rural Transit Solutions Fund's Capital Projects Stream provides funding for eligible municipalities, provinces, Indigenous governing bodies, and not-for-profit organizations to support capital projects related to rural transit solutions. Eligible activities may include the purchase of vehicles, digital platforms, zero-emission fleets, and infrastructure like charging stations and software.
  • Municipalities, local and regional governments, provinces, territories, public sector bodies, Indigenous governing bodies, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous development corporations are eligible to apply.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Eligible companies for this grant include municipalities, local and regional governments, provinces and territories, public sector bodies, Indigenous governing bodies, not-for-profit organizations focused on improving Indigenous outcomes, Indigenous development corporations, and other federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
  • Municipalities, local and regional governments
  • Provinces and territories
  • Public sector bodies
  • Indigenous governing bodies
  • Not-for-profit organizations focusing on Indigenous outcomes
  • Indigenous development corporations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to the capital components of rural transit solutions such as vehicles, digital platforms, zero-emission fleets, charging stations, and software. Funding can cover up to $3 million for new or expanded transit solutions and up to $5 million for zero-emission transit solutions.
  • Vehicles for transit solutions
  • Digital platforms
  • Zero-emission fleets
  • Charging stations
  • Software for transit operations

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund: Capital Projects Stream. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
  • Alignment with program objectives and eligibility criteria
  • Quality and feasibility of the project plan
  • Extent of indigenous engagement and involvement
  • Expected outcomes and benefits for rural transit solutions

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Ensure eligibility for the grant
    • Review the list of eligible groups in the grant description
    • Make sure your project fits the criteria mentioned for Capital Projects funding
  • Step 2: Prepare the necessary documentation
    • Gather all required information and documents for the application
    • Review the Application and Step-by-Step guides in the Applicant guides tab for detailed instructions
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Follow the submission guidelines as outlined on the website
    • Ensure all required information is included and submit within the designated deadline

grant_single_labels|documents

Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Capital Projects

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