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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
- Access new markets
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
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building new trade and transportation infrastructure such as ports, railways, airports, highways, and related logistics infrastructure.
- Systems-based projects that bundle multiple infrastructure works into an integrated package.
- Collaborative solutions to improve intermodal capacity, transport efficiency, or bulk export capacity.
- Projects that address trade-enabling infrastructure gaps affecting regional growth.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest for Stream 1.
- Project proposal.
- Proposal cover page.
- Executive summary.
- Funding sources and rationale.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories.
- Municipalities and local or regional governments.
- Indigenous governments and organizations.
- Canadian for-profit and non-profit private sector organizations.
- Canada Port Authorities and National Airports System airport authorities.
Eligible expenses
- Site preparation, construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of transportation infrastructure assets.
- Prefeasibility and feasibility studies, engineering, planning, and design work.
- Acquisition, installation, and deployment of digital technologies such as sensors and data-sharing systems.
- Limited administrative costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Pacific Corridor
- Prairies Corridor
- Central Corridor
- Atlantic Corridor
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are first screened and assessed by Transport Canada.
- Applicants receive either funding decisions, an approval in principle letter, or a letter of regret.
- Successful applicants are expected to sign a contribution agreement within six to twelve months of approval in principle.
- Final reports and Government of Canada financial transactions must be completed by March 31, 2032.
Additional information
- Transport Canada will offer webinars in both official languages in March and April.
- Stream 1 is invitation-based and requires a mandatory expression of interest.
- Stream 2 and Stream 3 do not require a formal invitation.
Contacts
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 be in Canada.
Project must support trade-related transport infrastructure.
Streams 1 and 2 must be in core trade corridors.
What expenses are eligible under Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF)?
Building new trade and transportation infrastructure such as ports, railways, airports, highways, and related logistics infrastructure.
Systems-based projects that bundle multiple infrastructure works into an integrated package.
Collaborative solutions to improve intermodal capacity, transport efficiency, or bulk export capacity.
Projects that address trade-enabling infrastructure gaps affecting regional 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)