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Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth
Supports trade-focused transportation infrastructure projects
Funding available
$ 500,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Provinces and territories, including provincial and territorial Crown corporations
See full eligibility
Overview
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund is a $5 billion federal program supporting transportation infrastructure projects in Canada from 2026-27 to 2031-32 to diversify trade, create jobs, and drive economic growth. It funds capital and digital infrastructure projects, including construction or rehabilitation of assets, engineering and design work, and technologies such as sensors and data-sharing systems.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital infrastructure projects, including preparation, construction, rehabilitation and improvement of transportation-related infrastructure assets
- Digital infrastructure projects, including acquisition, installation and deployment of technologies such as sensors, data collection and information sharing systems
- Engineering and design projects without a capital infrastructure component
Documents Needed
- Project proposal
- Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- Confirmation of Funding Sources Form for each funding contributor
- Preliminary environmental review
- Relevant letters of support and engineering report for the project
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories, including provincial and territorial Crown corporations
- Municipalities, local and regional governments
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils, other forms of regional government, nationally or regionally representative Indigenous organizations, and Indigenous development corporations
- Canadian not-for-profit and for-profit private sector organizations legally incorporated or registered in Canada
- Canada Port Authorities and National Airports Systems Airport Authorities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that have not been formally invited by Transport Canada are not eligible under Stream 1.
Eligible expenses
- Site preparation, construction, rehabilitation and improvement of transportation-related infrastructure assets
- Prefeasibility and feasibility studies, engineering, planning and design work
- Acquisition, installation and deployment of technologies such as sensors, data collection and information sharing systems
- Limited administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the approval-in-principle letter or after the final claim date
- Land acquisition costs and associated real estate fees
- Project application preparation or development costs
- Financing charges and interest payments on project loans
- Purchase of rolling stock or mobile equipment
Eligible geographic areas
- Pacific Corridor
- Prairies Corridor
- Central Corridor
- Atlantic Corridor
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated on their overall quality and individual merits, including the strength and clarity of the project proposal and the project’s demonstrated capacity to advance the objectives of the selected stream and the TDCF program.
- Project timelines are considered during assessment, and priority may be given to projects able to demonstrate substantial completion by December 31, 2031.
- For Streams 1 and 2, assessment considers the extent to which the project will increase trade volumes with non-US markets and present an integrated, systems-based solution to corridor challenges involving multiple stakeholders.
- For Stream 3, assessment considers the extent to which the project will result in additional volumes of trade and the project’s fiscal impact on the Government of Canada.
How to apply
- Obtain or use a Government of Canada-issued GCKey to access the TDCF online application portal.
- For Stream 1, submit the mandatory expression of interest through the TDCF online portal.
- If the Stream 1 expression of interest is successfully screened in, submit a project proposal when invited by Transport Canada.
- For Streams 2 and 3, submit a project proposal directly through the TDCF online application portal; no expression of interest or formal invitation is required.
Processing and Agreement
- All project submissions will first be reviewed by the Canada Infrastructure Bank to determine whether they may be eligible for CIB financing, while Transport Canada and the CIB assess applications at the same time.
- Transport Canada will send confirmation of receipt within 10 business days of receiving the submission.
- During evaluation, applicants may be required to provide additional information, including information related to national security considerations; failure to provide requested information may result in the termination of the review or the rejection of an incomplete submission.
- Project proposals will be assessed by Transport Canada’s cross-disciplinary review committee, which will make funding recommendations to the Minister of Transport. Final funding decisions are made by the Minister of Transport, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by email once the evaluation process is complete.
- Successful applicants are expected to finalize and sign the contribution agreement within a reasonable delay of six to twelve months after the approval-in-principle letter.
Additional information
- Transport Canada will deliver this funding in partnership with other government departments or agencies, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- Project proposals may be written in English or in French.
- Transport Canada will offer webinars in both official languages during the months of March and April.
- Transport Canada may revise the applicant guide at any time, and applicants are advised to consult the website regularly for the most up-to-date version.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based ApproachFunding for trade corridor infrastructure projects
- Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 2: Unlocking new opportunities and connectivity through collaborative trade corridor solutionsSupports trade corridor infrastructure and connectivity
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth Program
What is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth?
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund is a $5 billion federal program supporting transportation infrastructure projects in Canada from 2026-27 to 2031-32 to diversify trade, create jobs, and drive economic growth. It funds capital and digital infrastructure projects, including construction or rehabilitation of assets, engineering and design work, and technologies such as sensors and data-sharing systems.
How much funding can be received?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth program?
To be eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth program, you must:
Projects must be located in Canada.
For Streams 1 and 2, projects must be located along/on one of Canada’s core trade corridors.
Only invited applicants will be considered under Stream 1.
What expenses are eligible under Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth?
Capital infrastructure projects, including preparation, construction, rehabilitation and improvement of transportation-related infrastructure assets
Digital infrastructure projects, including acquisition, installation and deployment of technologies such as sensors, data collection and information sharing systems
Engineering and design projects without a capital infrastructure component
Who can I contact for more information about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at tc.diversificationfund-fondsdiversification.tc@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth available?
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth program is available across Canada.
Is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth is a Grant and Funding