Funding programs

The first-ever Active Transportation Fund (ATF) will invest in projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities. Furthermore, the Fund will support a modal shift away from cars and toward active transportation, in support of Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy.

For more information please visit the Active Transportation Fund.

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides municipalities with a permanent, predictable and indexed source of long-term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. It offers local communities the flexibility to make strategic investments across 19 different project categories, including roads and bridges, public transit, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, and recreational facilities. The fund promotes investments in increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.

The Canada Community-Building Fund started in 2005-2006 and is ongoing.

For more information please visit the Canada Community-Building Fund.

Public spaces can offer physical and mental health benefits by providing people with places to be active and connect with others. They can also offer opportunities to help local economies grow.

To continue offering these benefits amidst COVID-19 restrictions and beyond, local governments, Indigenous communities and not-for-profit community partners have had to rethink public spaces and how to deliver services safely and equitably.

The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) is providing up to $60.4 million in existing federal funding over five years to help communities adapt public spaces and local services in a way that meets people's needs both during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.

This means that more people will be able to use public spaces and community services while respecting public health guidelines.

The second call for applications closed on June 25^th. Communities Foundations of Canada is not currently accepting new applications to this initiative.

For more information please visit the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) has been created to accelerate the construction and upgrading of essential infrastructure to support housing development. CHIF is delivered in two streams:

• the $1 billion direct delivery stream—whose funding municipalities, Indigenous organizations or communities, and other eligible applicants can access directly from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada —to support pressing infrastructure needs that will enable more housing; and
• the $5 billion provincial and territorial agreements stream—delivered via agreements with the provinces and territories—to support provincial and territorial priorities while advancing federal housing priorities as set out in bilateral agreements.

CHIF invests in both capital and planning projects that provide infrastructure needed to support growing communities and denser neighbourhoods. Core infrastructure that enables housing includes treatment and distribution systems for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater collection (including natural infrastructure), treatment and disposal systems, and systems to process, sort, divert, and dispose of solid waste.

Actions to enable housing densification and increase supply include expanding existing system capacity to serve densifying populations, increasing system capacity through repairs and rehabilitation, and preserving functionality of systems already built to accommodate population growth.

For more information, please visit the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

The Canada Public Transit Fund is an historic investment that will support transit in communities of all sizes across Canada. Announced in 2024, the Fund will provide $3 billion per year for public transit and active transportation infrastructure, beginning in 2026-27. The new fund will be delivered across three streams: Metro-Region Agreements, Baseline Funding, and Targeted Funding. The Metro-Region Agreements and Baseline Funding streams will enable long-term planning that links transit investments and actions to increased housing supply and affordability. Through the Targeted Funding stream, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will continue to support projects that were approved under the Active Transportation Fund, the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and the Zero Emission Transit Fund.

For more information please visit the Canada Public Transit Fund.

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) is a national, competitive, merit-based contribution program. The DMAF is aimed at strengthening the resilience of Canadian communities through investments in infrastructure projects, including natural infrastructure projects, enabling them to better manage the risk associated with current and future natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires and droughts.

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund started in 2018 and is scheduled to end in 2033.

For more information please visit the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to build more community buildings and improve existing ones – in particular in areas with populations experiencing higher needs – while also making the buildings more energy efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing. This program will support green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.

For more information please visit the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

As part of the Investing in Canada Plan, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will deliver $33 billion through bilateral agreements with provinces and territories under four funding streams:

• $20.1 billion for public transit;
• $9.2 billion for green infrastructure;
• $1.3 billion for community, cultural and recreational infrastructure; and
• $2 billion for wide-ranging infrastructure needs in rural and northern communities.

These agreements will provide long-term funding to address ongoing infrastructure needs over the next decade.

To address the challenges faced by communities as a result of COVID-19, the ICIP now includes a new COVID-19 Resilience stream, offers expanded project eligibility and allows for accelerated approvals.

For more information please visit the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is an eight year, $110 million program that will help Canadian municipalities make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on sound asset management practices.

The MAMP was launched in February 2017 and is scheduled to end in 2024-2025.

Details on this program are available on FCM's website.

The Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program was a multi-year, $75 million program delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) that provided funding, training and resources to help Canadian municipalities adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The MCIP was launched in February 2017 and ended in October 2022.

Details on this program are available on FCM's website.

Through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF), the Government of Canada is investing $200 million to support projects that use natural or hybrid approaches to protect the natural environment, support healthy and resilient communities, and contribute to economic growth. Natural infrastructure, particularly in urban areas, creates a connection to nature that contributes to wellness and mental health, and increased access to green spaces promote recreation and social connection.

For more information please visit the Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness across Canada. This program provides funding to urban, Indigenous, rural, and remote communities to help them address their local homelessness needs.

Reaching Home was launched in 2019 and is investing $4 billion from 2019-20 through 2027-28.

For more information, visit the Reaching Home: Canada's Homelessness Strategy.

The Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) is a competitive, merit-based contributions funding program that supports data and research on issues related to public infrastructure and communities. The purpose of the Research and Knowledge Initiative is to advance the understanding of public infrastructure needs, challenges, and opportunities relevant to Canadians. The program also aims facilitate collaboration among key public infrastructure actors and stakeholders, and support data, research, and knowledge-sharing activities.

For more information please visit the Research and Knowledge Initiative.

The Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) seeks to help Canadians living in rural and remote areas get around their communities more easily and connect with nearby communities.

People living in rural, remote, Northern and Indigenous communities often depend on private vehicles for transportation and more often than not lack access to transit options. Additionally, people without access to private vehicles or who are unable to drive are left isolated from essential services or are unable to travel with ease among their communities or nearby communities

The Rural Transit Solutions Fund is the first federal fund to target the development of transit solutions in rural communities. It is making $250 million in federal funding available over 5 years, beginning in 2021, to support the development of locally-driven and transit solutions that will help people living in rural communities get to work, school, appointments, and visit loved ones.

For more information please visit the Rural Transit Solutions Fund.

The Smart Cities Challenge is a pan-Canadian competition open to communities of all sizes, including municipalities, regional governments and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). The Challenge encourages communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology.

The Challenge was launched in November 2017 and is scheduled to end in 2027.

For more information visit the Smart Cities Challenge.

The Government of Canada is committed to preventing and reducing Veteran homelessness in Canada. Veterans have served our country courageously and they deserve a safe and affordable place to call home. The Veteran Homelessness Program provides funding through two streams:

• The Services and Supports Stream which focuses on the delivery of rent supplements and wrap-around services (such as counselling and treatment for substance use) to Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• The Capacity Building Stream which focuses on research and improved data collection on Veteran homelessness, as well as increased capacity of organizations to deliver tailored initiatives to address the needs of Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Veteran Homelessness Program was launched in 2023 and is delivering $79.1 million, through the two streams, to fund projects with a duration of up to five years.

For more information visit the Veteran Homelessness Program.

Through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF), the Government of Canada is investing $2.75 billion over five years, starting in 2021, to support public transit and school bus operators plans for electrification, support the purchase of 5,000 zero emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades. This investment is being made in coordination with the Canada Infrastructure Bank's commitment to invest $1.5 billion in zero emission buses as part of its three-year Growth Plan. Helping communities invest in zero emission transit and school transportation options ensures cleaner air, creates jobs, and supports Canadian manufacturing.

For more information please visit the Zero Emission Transit Fund.

The Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF) was implemented to improve the flow of people and goods at border crossings. The fund up to 50 percent federal funding to support eligible projects for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well and several other crossing points in Canada. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.

The Border Infrastructure Fund started in 2003-2004.

All funding available under this program has been committed.

The Building Canada Fund – Communities Component (CC) supports infrastructure needs of smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. The fund supports the construction, renewal, and enhancement of basic infrastructure such as potable water, wastewater treatment, local roads, and other infrastructure needs of small communities. Projects costs are shared with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, with each order of government generally contributing one-third of the eligible costs. The fund promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy and liveable small communities.

The Building Canada Fund – Communities Component started in 2007.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

In 2009, the Government of Canada expanded the Communities Component fund with a top-up of $500 million as a short-term boost to the Canadian economy during a period of global recession. The funding was limited to infrastructure projects in communities with populations of less than 100,000. All Building Canada Fund-Communities Component funding had to be committed in order to access Top-Up funding.

The Building Canada Fund – Communities Component Top-Up (CC Top Up) was established in 2009.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The Large Urban Centres Component (LUCC) program invests in will finance infrastructure projects in Quebec's communities of 100,000 inhabitants or more. This Component was designed to help Quebec's nine big cities (Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Lévis, Trois-Rivières) to meet their urgent infrastructure needs.

The Building Canada Fund – Large Urban Centres Component started in 2009.

• All funding under this program has been committed.

The Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component (MIC) targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system, and the green energy.

The Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component started in 2008-2009.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The National Infrastructure Knowledge Component (NIKC) supported collaborative feasibility and planning studies on public infrastructure projects that contributed to Canada's long-term economic growth and prosperity.

The NIKC started in 2007.

• No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life of Canadians.

Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and the renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects.

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund started in 2002-2003.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) provided funding to projects that contribute to the rehabilitation of both water treatment and distribution infrastructure and existing wastewater and storm water treatment systems; collection and conveyance infrastructure; and initiatives that improve asset management, system optimization, and planning for future upgrades to water and wastewater systems.

No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

For more information please visit Sustaining Healthy Communities Through a New Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

The G8 Legacy Fund (G8LF) provided up to $50 million in funding for infrastructure that supported the hosting of the G8 Summit in June 2010 in Huntsville, Ontario. The Fund helped the region to prepare for the event, provided a legacy, and enhanced the tourism image of the region.

The G8 Legacy Fund started in 2009-2010 and ended in 2010-2011.

• All funding under this program was disbursed.

The Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF) supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land. There are five eligible categories of investment: wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. By providing up to 50 percent federal funding on a cost-shared basis, the fun leverages additional investments from other partners.

The Green Infrastructure Fund started in 2009-2010.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) supported projects as a short-term boost to the Canadian economy during a period of global recession. By providing up to 50 per cent in federal funding for projects, the fund was able to leverage funding from other partners such as provinces, territories, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations, resulting in a greater boost for the Canadian economy. The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund improved, renewed and rehabilitated existing infrastructure and new infrastructure projects in the following categories; water, wastewater, transit, roads, culture, parks and trails, and community services.

The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund started in 2009-2010 and ended in 2011-2012.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The objective of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program (ITH) is to construct a 137 kilometre all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk in the Northwest Territories. This includes upgrading a 19 kilometre access road to highway standards, as well as new embankment construction and related structures with final surface topping and additional work to return to land to its original state. This project is expected to contribute and generate economic and social opportunities and benefits for Aboriginal people, Northerners and their communities.

The Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program started in 2013-2014. The all-season highway opened on November 15, 2017.

For more information visit Tuktoyaktuk Ready for Tourism Boost Driven by Highway Expansion.

The Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) provided funding for smaller-scale municipal infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater treatment, and cultural and recreation projects, mainly for smaller and First Nations communities.

The Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund started in 2004-2005 and ended in 2013-2014.

• All funding under this program was disbursed.

The National Trails Coalition received funding to improve recreational trails across Canada. The federal government's contribution was matched by the Coalition and its partners and helped build and renew multi-purpose trails for walking, running, cross-country skiing, biking, all-terrain-vehicle and snowmobiles.

The National Recreational Trails Program (NRT) was first established in 2009-2010 as a one year program but was renewed in 2014 for two additional years, ending in 2015-16.

• All funding under this program was disbursed.

The New Building Canada Fund – National Infrastructure Component (NIC) supports projects of a national significance that have broad public benefits and that contribute to Canada's long-term economic growth and prosperity and reduce potential economic disruptions or foregone economic activity.

The NIC started in 2014-2015.

• No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

The New Building Canada Fund – Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – National and Regional Projects (PTIC-NRP) provides funding to support infrastructure projects of national and regional significance that contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. The PTIC-NRP is an allocation-based program that recognizes and supports the important role that provinces, territories, and municipalities play in helping to build Canada's public infrastructure. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely, increase the potential for innovation and economic development, and help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

The PTIC-NRP started in 2014-2015. No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

The New Building Canada Fund – Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component – Small Communities Fund (PTIC-SCF) provides contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. The PTIC-SCF supports projects of national, regional and local significance that contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely, increase the potential for innovation and economic development, and help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

The PTIC-SCF started in 2014-2015. No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

The P3 Canada Fund was created to improve the delivery of public infrastructure and provide better value, timeliness and accountability by increasing the effective use of P3s. Designed to incent innovation and encourage inexperienced government to consider P3s in public infrastructure procurements, it was the first infrastructure funding program, anywhere in Canada, that directly targeted P3s. The Fund ended in 2017.

• All funding available under this program has been committed. For more information see The P3 Canada Fund Projects.

The mandate of this Fund has been fulfilled and the P3 model is now a generally accepted approach across Canadian jurisdictions. With approximately 250 P3 projects currently underway across the country, Canada's P3 market is well-established and mature. Canada will continue to be a world leader in P3s and the Government of Canada continues to support the model as an effective way to build more infrastructure across Canada.

The Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PTBase) provides base funding to each province and territory for core infrastructure priorities. To receive funding, provinces and territories must submit a capital plan containing a list of initiatives for federal cost-sharing. The plan includes a brief description of each initiative, the eligible category of investment and the total eligible cost. While payments are made to provinces and territories, ultimate recipients can also include local and regional governments or private sector bodies. The fund supports economic growth and productivity, and promotes a cleaner environment and prosperous communities.

The Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund started in 2007-2008.

• All funding available under this program has been committed.

The Public Transit Fund (PTF) delivered investments in public transit infrastructure in large cities and small communities. This funding contributed to a cleaner environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing traffic congestion. Funding was allocated to provinces and territories on a per capita basis.

The Public Transit Fund ended in 2005-2006.

• All funding under this program was disbursed.

The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) provided short-term funding to help accelerate municipal investments to support the rehabilitation of transit systems, new capital projects, and planning and studies for future transit expansion to foster long-term transit plans. These investments will help to improve commutes, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy.

No additional project proposals are being accepted under this program.

For more information please visit Building Strong Cities Through Investments in Public Transit.

The Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program (RKO) provided funding for infrastructure-related research between 2005 and 2010. This fund strengthened and mobilized Canada's community of research centres, academic, private sector and stakeholders to contribute more effectively to public policy debate on infrastructure issues. The projects were presented according to three main sections — policy, sectoral and community — and covered a wide range of themes, including competitiveness, productivity, growth, environment, transport, energy and municipal governance. The sharing of information allows researchers, end-users and all relevant stakeholders: to expand the body of research on infrastructure; harvest the latest innovations, technologies and best practices; and help address major knowledge gaps on the state and performance of Canada's core infrastructure.

The Research Fund ended in 2009-2010.

• All funding under this program was disbursed.