Trade Diversification Corridors Fund
Transport Canada
$5 billion
A federal program to build and improve trade and transportation infrastructure in Canada's trade corridors, such as roads, rail, airports, bridges and ports. It aims to open access to new global markets and help double non-U.S. exports. Funding may be repayable or non-repayable contributions depending on the project. Three streams launched on March 4, 2026: an invitation-based stream, a targeted call, and an open call.
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Who qualifies
The page does not list eligible applicant types. It says the program funds transportation projects that expand trade and transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic and delays, and fix trade-related infrastructure gaps. Stream 1 is invitation-based, Stream 2 is a targeted call where applicants are invited to submit proposals on specific issues, and Stream 3 is an open call for projects addressing trade-enabling transportation infrastructure gaps that impede regional growth.
Good to know
- Funding: This is the total program envelope. No per-project amount or cost share is stated. Funding may be repayable or non-repayable depending on the project.
- Notes: Applications go through the TDCF applicant portal (streams 1, 2 and 3). An applicant guide and webinars are mentioned. Found automatically by the portal's discovery job from an official page; review before relying on it.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“the $5 billion trade diversification corridors fund (tdcf) is a federal program designed to build and improve trade infrastructure that connects canada.” source ↗
- status“stream 3: supporting regional growth (open call) targets projects that address trade-enabling transportation infrastructure gaps that are impeding regional growth.” source ↗
- status“on march 4, 2026, tc launched three new funding streams under this program.” source ↗
- eligibility“the program will fund transportation projects that : expand trade and transportation infrastructure to help canada reach global markets” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-27 · Low confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.