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Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach
Funding for trade corridor infrastructure projects
Latest source updateLast Update: March 20, 2026Latest change: Transport Canada has published the complete TDCF Applicant Guide with eligibility criteria, funding terms, deadlines, and application instructions for the three funding streams.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: March 20, 2026
Latest change: Transport Canada has published the complete TDCF Applicant Guide with eligibility criteria, funding terms, deadlines, and application instructions for the three funding streams.
TDCF Applicant Guide Now Available with Full Program Details
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund applicant guide is now fully populated with comprehensive program details. The guide specifies eligible applicants including provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, port and airport authorities, and private sector entities. Funding terms include a standard 50% contribution rate (up to 75% for Arctic projects and 33% for public-private partnerships), with a maximum of $500 million per project and $5 billion in total funding available from 2026-27 to 2031-32. Application deadlines vary by stream: Stream 1 Expression of Interest closes March 27, 2026, with full proposals due June 26, 2026; Stream 2 closes July 31, 2026; and Stream 3 closes September 25, 2026.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
July 11, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Provinces and territories, including provincial and territorial Crown corporations.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund provides funding for transportation infrastructure projects in Canada, with up to $5 billion available to support trade diversification, economic growth, and stronger trade corridors. It funds capital infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and engineering or design projects that help address connectivity and capacity gaps.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital infrastructure projects, including construction, rehabilitation, improvement, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, engineering, planning and design work.
- Digital infrastructure projects, including the acquisition, installation and deployment of technologies such as sensors and data collection and information sharing systems.
- Engineering and design projects without a capital infrastructure component.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest for Stream 1.
- Project proposal.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories, including provincial and territorial Crown corporations.
- Municipalities, local and regional governments.
- Indigenous governments, tribal councils and other forms of regional government, nationally or regionally representative Indigenous organizations, and/or 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
- Preparation, including 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
- Arctic and northern regions transportation projects may be eligible for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the total eligible expenditures as an exception.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- For Streams 1 and 2, one of Canada’s core trade corridors.
Selection criteria
- Priority may be given to applicants able to demonstrate that their project will be substantially completed by December 31, 2031.
- Stream 3 will prioritize projects seeking funding contributions of under $25 million.
How to apply
- Only applicants specifically invited by Transport Canada (TC) may submit a mandatory expression of interest for Stream 1.
- If successfully screened-in, applicants will be invited to submit a project proposal by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
- Applicants for Streams 2 and 3 may submit a project proposal directly.
- Stream 2 project proposals are due by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
- Stream 3 project proposals are due by September 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
Processing and Agreement
- Only applicants specifically invited by Transport Canada (TC) may submit a mandatory expression of interest for Stream 1.
- Stream 1 applicants who are successfully screened-in will be invited to submit a project proposal.
- Applicants may submit a project proposal directly for Streams 2 and 3, and no formal invitation from TC is required.
- TC will assess project proposals and issue funding decisions, approval in principle letters, and letters of regret.
- 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 offer webinars in both official languages during March and April.
- Stream 1 is invitation-based and only invited applicants may submit a mandatory expression of interest.
- Streams 2 and 3 do not require a formal invitation from TC.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 2: Unlocking new opportunities and connectivity through collaborative trade corridor solutionsSupports collaborative trade corridor infrastructure
- Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 3: Supporting Regional GrowthSupports trade-focused transportation infrastructure projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach Program
What is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach?
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund provides funding for transportation infrastructure projects in Canada, with up to $5 billion available to support trade diversification, economic growth, and stronger trade corridors. It funds capital infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and engineering or design projects that help address connectivity and capacity gaps.
Who is eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach program?
To be eligible for the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach program, you must:
Project must be in Canada.
For Streams 1 and 2, project must be along/on a core trade corridor.
Only invited applicants may submit a mandatory expression of interest for Stream 1.
What expenses are eligible under Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach?
Capital infrastructure projects, including construction, rehabilitation, improvement, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, engineering, planning and design work.
Digital infrastructure projects, including the acquisition, installation and deployment of technologies such as sensors and 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 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at tc.diversificationfund-fondsdiversification.tc@tc.gc.ca.
Where is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach available?
The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach program is available across Canada.
Is the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach?
Trade Diversification Corridors Fund – Stream 1: Strengthening Canada’s Core Trade Corridors through a Systems-Based Approach is funded by Transport Canada (TC)