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Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth

Supports trade-focused transportation infrastructure projects

Offered by
Transport Canada (TC)
Official source: tc.canada.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 500,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
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.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$500,000,000
Maximum share of project costs
50%
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

Receipt of requests is now closed

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

Latest changes

FDCC page now shows program overview, corridors and application portal

The FDCC page now presents a fuller program overview, expanded corridor descriptions, and direct contact and portal details.

See more

The FDCC page now shows a redesigned program overview with clearer scope language, including the stated goal of helping to double exports outside the United States and the addition of refundable and non-refundable contribution language. It also adds detailed corridor descriptions for the Pacific, Prairies, Central, and Atlantic corridors, plus a direct contact email and the application portal link. The page also introduces webinar information for March and April and updates the presentation of the three funding streams, including the open call for Stream 3 supporting regional growth.

Official source: tc.canada.ca
July 21, 2026

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

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

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

How to apply

  • Obtain or use a Government of Canada-issued GCKey to access the TDCF online application portal.
  • Submit a Stream 3 project proposal directly through the TDCF online application portal; no expression of interest or formal invitation from Transport Canada is required.

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

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.

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

tc.diversificationfund-fondsdiversification.tc@tc.gc.ca

Official sources

Trade Diversification Corridors Fund applicant guide

Official page

Trade Diversification Corridors Fund

Program guide

Corridors FUND (2026)Guide du demandeur du Fonds pour la diversification des corridors commerciaux
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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. Stream 3 applicants may submit a project proposal directly; no expression of interest or formal invitation from Transport Canada is required.

What expenses are eligible under Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional Growth?

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

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