How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program?

Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program is funded by Transport Canada

What are Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program's eligibility criterias?

Eligible recipients include Federal Agent Crown Corporations, Canada Port Authorities, National Airports Systems Airport Authorities, provinces and territories, for-profit and not-for-profit private sector organizations, and academia. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and capacity to implement and complete the project. Projects must directly contribute to the program's objectives, with a clear methodology and plan.

Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program

Canada

Funding to assess climate risks to federal transportation assets

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Transportation and warehousing

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The Transport Canada's Transportation Assets Risk Assessment (TARA) Program provides funding, with a maximum grant amount of $50,000 per project, to enhance understanding of climate change risks and vulnerabilities to federally managed transportation assets. Eligible activities include risk assessments, research studies, and the purchase of equipment or technology to support climate risk analysis and adaptation solutions.

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This grant supports projects aimed at understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on federally-owned and managed transportation assets. Eligible activities include comprehensive assessments and technological advancements to enhance decision-making and asset resilience.

Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, or other studies, focusing on climate change impacts on infrastructure systems or components.
Purchasing and installing data, technology, software systems, and equipment to investigate and understand climate impacts on transportation assets.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the type of organization that can apply.

Federal Agent Crown Corporations such as Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., and the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.
Canada Port Authorities, though they can apply only through a contribution type of funding under this third call for proposals.
National Airports Systems Airport Authorities.
Provinces and territories, including provincially and territorially owned entities.
For-profit and not-for-profit private sector organizations.
Academia.

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This grant is aimed at a wide variety of potential recipients who are involved in the management, operation, or research related to federally-owned or federally-managed transportation assets in Canada. These recipients must be able to improve the understanding of climate change related-risks to these assets.

Federal Agent Crown Corporations such as Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., and the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.
Canada Port Authorities through a contribution type of funding.
National Airports Systems Airport Authorities.
Provinces and territories, including provincially and territorially owned entities.
For-profit organizations focused on relevant areas.
Not-for-profit private sector organizations involved in relevant initiatives.
Academic institutions engaged in research related to climate risk and transportation infrastructure.

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The grant description does not specify exclusions for particular companies or industries based on status or main activity. Therefore, there are no explicit restrictions provided outside of the listed eligibility criteria.

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Eligible expenses for this grant include costs directly related to implementing and managing projects under the TARA Program.

Staff salaries and benefits
Professional services (e.g., accounting, auditing and consulting)
Translation costs
Purchase, lease, or charter of assets, technology, equipment, and supplies
Purchase of data and associated training
Licenses and permits
Rents, leases, leasehold improvements, and insurance
Room rentals and other facility costs
Costs related to telecommunication, data analysis, and data validation services
Hospitality costs up to 5% of total project costs, in accordance with federal directives
Honoraria payments for Indigenous persons
Administrative expenditures for up to 15% of total project costs
Travel expenditures, including accommodations and vehicle rental
Other direct, reasonable, and incremental costs approved in writing

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This grant is provided by Transport Canada and does not list specific eligible geographical areas within Canada. Eligibility is based on certain types of organizations rather than their geographical location.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with TARA's objectives and efficient use of resources.

Relevance of the project to TARA's objectives.
Applicant's relevant experience and capacity, including mandate, expertise, commitment, and institutional support.
Quality of the proposal in terms of clarity, realism, and consistency with objectives, including stated goals, outcomes, and responsibilities.
Presence of a detailed risk analysis and mitigation strategy.
Value for money, focusing on efficient use of resources and affordability.
Priority for projects demonstrating need and link with climate change impacts, supporting transportation system efficiency and reliability, advancing transferable technologies/knowledge, providing regional balance, and leveraging non-federal support.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The funding agreement specifies that no advance payments will be provided, and eligible expenditures will be reimbursed only after incurring costs.
Funding approval is conditional upon availability of funding under the program.
For grant agreements, the application package includes both the Application Form and the Terms & Conditions of the Grant Agreement.
Successful applicants must comply with the Official Languages Act when delivering funded projects.
There are specific reporting requirements depending on whether the funding is through a grant or a contribution, including regular progress reports and a final report upon project completion.
Transport Canada conducts a risk assessment of all approved projects to determine reporting frequency, audit requirements, and financial documentation needed.
Templates must be used for application submissions, and failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the process or result in rejection.
There is a strict deadline for applications, with no possibility of extensions to ensure fairness in the selection process.