Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.