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Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Federal support for strategic trade and transport infrastructure
Grant and Funding
Overview
This federal program provides up to $5 billion to build and improve trade-related transportation infrastructure across Canada. It supports projects that expand commercial transport capacity, reduce congestion and address gaps in key trade corridors, including national, collaborative and regional initiatives.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Construction and enhancement of trade-related transportation infrastructure such as roads, rail lines, airports, bridges and ports in key corridors.
- System-based projects that bundle multiple infrastructure initiatives to improve capacity in main trade corridors.
- Collaborative corridor solutions addressing specific bottlenecks or issues hindering Canada’s ability to grow and diversify trade.
- Regional projects that address gaps in trade-facilitating transportation infrastructure limiting regional economic growth.
Eligibility
- Applicant must propose a transportation project that supports access to global markets or trade diversification.
- Project must focus on building or improving trade-related transportation infrastructure within key corridors.
- Initiative must address congestion, delays or infrastructure gaps that constrain national or regional economic growth.
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects located within Canada’s trade corridors, including the Pacific Corridor.
- Projects in the Prairies Corridor (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba).
- Projects in the Central Corridor (Ontario and Quebec).
- Projects in the Atlantic Corridor (Atlantic provinces).
How to apply
- Step 1: Review Applicant Guide
- Consult the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund applicant guide to understand program objectives and requirements.
- Step 2: Identify Relevant Funding Stream
- Determine whether the project aligns with Stream 1 (by invitation), Stream 2 (targeted call) or Stream 3 (open call).
- Step 3: Access Online Application Portal
- Use the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund online application portal for the appropriate stream.
- Step 4: Prepare and Submit Proposal
- Complete the electronic application form and submit the proposal through the portal in response to the applicable call.
- Step 5: Contact Program for Questions
- Direct any questions about the program or application process to Transport Canada by email.
Additional information
- Total program envelope of $5 billion to support trade-related transportation infrastructure.
- Funding may be provided as repayable or non-repayable contributions, or a combination of both.
- Three funding streams focus respectively on main trade corridors, collaborative corridor solutions, and regional growth.
- Calls for proposals may be by invitation, targeted, or open depending on the stream.
Contacts
tc.diversificationfund-fondsdiversification.tc@tc.gc.ca
