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Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)
Federal support for strategic trade and transport infrastructure
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
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.
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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
- Varies by project
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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
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
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).
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF). 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 Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)?
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.
Who is eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) program?
To be eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) program, you must:
Project must expand or improve trade-related transportation infrastructure.
Project must support diversification and access to global markets.
What expenses are eligible under Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at tc.diversificationfund-fondsdiversification.tc@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) available?
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) program is available across Canada.
Is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) is funded by Transport Canada (TC)