Programs

From: Transport Canada

Transport Canada programs support our commitment to a safe and secure transportation system that’s environmentally responsible and innovative.

Transport Canada (TC) is making progress with the onboarding of programs into a new Grant and Contribution Management System (GCMS), with the goal of having Grant and Contribution programs using the new system starting April 2024. Please consult the program specific pages for onboarding status and instructions on how to apply.

Note: To apply for funding to TC Programs, you must create a user profile and set-up your organization. Once your organization is created, you can apply for funding, but the approval of your funding request will be conditional to the validation of your organization, which will take up to 3 days to complete.

Click on the link below to access GCMS.

Access Transport Canada’s Grant and Contribution Management System (GCMS)

List of programs
Type	Topic	Title	Description
Funding	Marine	Green Shipping Corridor Program	Funding for projects that contribute the establishment of green shipping corridors to support the decarbonization of the marine sector.
Funding	Rail	Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement	Funding to increase capacity for Indigenous and local communities, organizations, and entities to engage with Transport Canada regarding the rail transportation system.
Funding	Aviation	Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy	Funding for student scholarships and commemorative projects in memory of the Canadian Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy.
Funding	Aviation	Airport Relief Fund	Fund provides contribution funding to assist targeted airport authorities manage the financial impact of reduced air travel as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding	Aviation	Airport Critical Infrastructure Program	Funding to help Canada’s large airports make critical investments in safety, security or transit infrastructure.
Funding	Marine	Indigenous Participant Funding Program	The Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) funds projects and initiatives designed to support the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA) processes which include measures aimed at supporting the objectives of the Government’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Funding	Road	Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program	Funding for Canadian projects that support Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.
Non-funding	Aviation	Pre-Load Air Cargo Targeting Program	An initiative to identify and mitigate risks to aviation security, and assess pre-load air cargo information ( PLACI ) submitted by air carriers prior to loading onto inbound international aircraft.
Non-funding	Aviation	Canada’s State Safety Program - International Civil Aviation Organization	A program for organizing a country’s aviation system to encourage safety.
Funding	Aviation	Airports Capital Assistance Program	Funds regional airports' projects to improve safety, protect airport assets and reduce operating costs.
Funding	Aviation	Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program	Helps fund remote airports, ensuring year-round, safe transportation links to isolated communities.
Funding	Aviation	Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)	Annual grant given to the ICAO to help other nations improve air safety and airworthiness within their borders.
Funding	Aviation	Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program	Funding for restoring Labrador Coast airstrips to national certification standards.
Funding	Aviation	Payments to Other Governments or International Agencies for the Operation and Maintenance of Airports, Air Navigation and Airways Facilities	An annual payment that helps fund activities to keep international air traffic safe, such as patrolling the North Atlantic.
Non-funding	Aviation	Air Cargo Security Program	A system for keeping cargo secure during its journey, preventing tampering and reducing airport delays. Air carriers, agents, consignors and cargo administrators may join the program.
Non-funding	Aviation	Passenger Protect Program	Screening of commercial passenger flights to, from and within Canada to prevent security threats. A joint program with Public Safety Canada.
Funding	Marine	Abandoned Boats Program	Funds projects that remove abandoned and wrecked small boats or that promote boat recycling and environmental awareness.
Funding	Marine	Boating Safety Contribution Program	Funds projects that promote safer boating or that study ways to change boating behaviours.
Funding	Marine	Community Participation Funding Program	Funds Indigenous groups and members of local communities who wish to participate in planning changes to marine transportation in Canada.
Funding	Marine	Contribution Program for the Centre of Excellence for the Marine Transportation of Oil and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)	Funds the centre's research and promotion of best practices for transporting oil and LNG by water.
Funding	Marine	Ferry Services Contribution Program	Helps fund inter-provincial ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec.
Funding	Marine	Grant to the Province of British Columbia in Respect of the Provision of Ferry and Coastal Freight and Passenger Services	An ongoing grant to help British Columbia run coastal ferry services that provide transportation links to various regions and isolated areas.
Funding	Marine	Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program	Supports long-term, ongoing involvement of local and regional groups in activities under the Oceans Protection Plan.
Funding	Marine	Marine Training Program	Funding to provide marine training to Indigenous people and adapt training to include Traditional Knowledge and culturally appropriate materials.
Funding	Marine	Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment Under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)	Payments to help maintain the bridge between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
Funding	Marine	Ports Asset Transfer Program	Coordinates the transfer of port facilities from Transport Canada to new owners.
Funding	Marine	Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative	The initiative will provide funding for equipment and training to eligible Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety and build an understanding of safety on the water.
Non-funding	Marine	National Aerial Surveillance Program	Air patrol program that helps prevent marine oil spills and provides surveillance of the north.
Non-funding	Marine	Navigation Protection Program	Program that assesses whether there are risks to navigation in waterways, and whether boats may be removed as wrecks or abandoned boats.
Funding	Marine	Quiet Vessel Initiative	The Initiative is looking at ways to help researchers and designers improve their knowledge so that they can reduce vessel noise.
Non-funding	Marine	Small Vessel Compliance Program	Voluntary program for owners of small commercial vessels to help them comply with safety and environmental standards.
Funding	Rail	Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program	Funding to help Canada's rail sector research, develop, and implement innovative technologies, tools, and approaches to reduce complex risks climate change and extreme weather.
Funding	Rail	Clean Rail Academic Grant Program	Funding for academic research in rail emissions.
Funding	Rail	Payments to the Canadian National (CN) Railway Company Following the Termination of the Collection of Tolls on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for Rehabilitation Work on the Roadway Portion of the Bridge	Payments to maintain public access to the Victoria Bridge in Montreal, Quebec.
Funding	Rail	Rail Safety Improvement Program	Funding for rail safety improvements to prevent injuries and fatalities.
Funding	Road	Outaouais Road Agreement	Funding to improve highways in the Quebec portion of the National Capital Region.
Funding	Road	Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System	Funds projects that help advance new technology for transportation such as self-driving or data-sharing vehicles.
Funding	Road	Disclosure of Transfer Payments Under $5 Million	Helps fund the development of a national regulatory framework for motor carrier safety.
Funding	Road	Transportation Association of Canada	Helps fund the association's work to improve transportation efficiency, roads, and highway infrastructure, and harmonize best practices across Canada.
Funding	Protecting the environment	Transportation Assets Risk Assessment Program	Funding for projects that assess risks and vulnerabilities for federal transportation assets, such as airports, due to climate change.
Funding	Protecting the environment	Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative Program	Funding for research and development, testing of technologies and training to help adapt northern transportation systems to the changing climate.
Funding	Protecting the environment	Participant Funding Program for Review of Environmental and Regulatory Processes	Fund to enable Indigenous groups to attend meetings, gather information on proposals, and inform decision makers.
Funding	Protecting the environment	Shore Power Technology for Ports	Funding for marine shore power technology, local electrical grids, and Canadian ports.
Non-funding	Protecting the environment	ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program	Testing of new vehicle technology safety, environmental impact and driving performance (passenger cars, heavy-duty trucks).
Funding	Protecting the environment	Clean Transportation System – Research and Development Program	This program funds projects to help reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine and rail sectors.
Funding	Supporting multiple modes of transportation	Allowances to Former Employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services Transferred to Canadian National Railways	Supplemental pension payments for Newfoundland employees whose pension benefits weren't fully covered by Canadian National Railways.
Funding	Supporting multiple modes of transportation	Canadian Transportation Research Forum's Scholarship Program	Scholarships for transportation research.
Funding	Supporting multiple modes of transportation	National Trade Corridors Fund	Funding for infrastructure projects that increase the flow of people and goods, or help adapt transportation systems to climate change and new technology.
Funding	Supporting multiple modes of transportation	Remote Passenger Rail Program	Helps fund rail services, both capital and operating costs, for passengers in remote communities.
Non-funding	Supporting multiple modes of transportation	Transportation Security Clearance Program	Screening program for transportation workers with certain responsibilities to ensure they aren't security threats.
Funding	Marine	Ballast Water Innovation Program	The Ballast Water Innovation Program (BWIP) helps industry address technical and operational challenges with a Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River (GLSLR) region, whose waters are cold, fresh, and mixed with sediment.

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