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Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
Support for marine safety and resupply infrastructure
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 17, 2023
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec
Overview
This initiative provided up to $60 million to improve marine safety and resupply in Northern communities. It supported equipment and basic marine infrastructure for projects that protect the marine environment and improve sealift operations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 17, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that improve sealift operations in Northern communities.
- Projects that improve resupply operations in Arctic and Northern coastal communities.
- Projects that protect the marine environment.
- Projects that improve safety and efficiency in marine resupply.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Communities and projects in the Northwest Territories.
- Communities and projects in Nunavut.
- Communities and projects in Nunavik (Northern Quebec).
- Communities and projects in Nunatsiavut (Northeastern Labrador).
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and basic marine infrastructure for resupply operations.
- Facilities for organizing and storing goods.
- Mooring bollards, anchors, and fuel transfer infrastructure.
- Sealift area safety features such as fencing, lighting, signage, gas monitors, and radios.
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Nunavik (Northern Quebec)
- Nunatsiavut (Northeastern Labrador)
Additional information
- The initiative is part of the Oceans Protection Plan.
- It involves work with Inuit and Indigenous partners.
- The initiative was open for the third call for proposals until February 17, 2023.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative. 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 Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative?
This initiative provided up to $60 million to improve marine safety and resupply in Northern communities. It supported equipment and basic marine infrastructure for projects that protect the marine environment and improve sealift operations.
How much funding can be received?
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative Funds up to $60,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative program?
To be eligible for the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative program, you must:
Project in Northern coastal communities.
Supports sealift or resupply.
Improves marine safety or efficiency.
What expenses are eligible under Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative?
Projects that improve sealift operations in Northern communities.
Projects that improve resupply operations in Arctic and Northern coastal communities.
Projects that protect the marine environment.
Projects that improve safety and efficiency in marine resupply.
Who can I contact for more information about the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at BasicMarineInfrastructure-InfrastructureMaritimeDeBase@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative available?
The Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative program is available Nord-du-Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec.
Is the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative is a Grant and Funding