Trade Diversification Corridors Fund for Global Trade Access (Canada)
Administered by Funds for NGOs
About this grant
The Transport Canada Trade Diversification Corridors Fund (TDCF) is a $5 billion federal infrastructure program designed to strengthen Canada’s transportation corridors and expand access to global markets beyond the United States. The fund supports projects that improve supply chain capacity, reduce congestion, and enhance transportation infrastructure across Canada. Key funding opportunities include Stream 2 (collaborative trade corridor solutions) and Stream 3 (regional growth infrastructure projects).
Key facts
How to apply
- 1Identify a project opportunity by selecting infrastructure challenges that affect trade or supply chain performance in your region or sector.
- 2Build partnerships by developing collaborative proposals involving multiple stakeholders, especially for Stream 2 projects.
- 3Develop a detailed project proposal including objectives and scope, expected economic and trade benefits, technical design and infrastructure improvements, project budget and funding request, and implementation timeline.
- 4Submit the application before the relevant stream deadline: Stream 2 by July 31, 2026 and Stream 3 by September 25, 2026.
- 5Understand the evaluation and funding decision process, where projects are assessed based on contribution to trade diversification, economic impact and supply chain benefits, technical feasibility and readiness, and strength of partnerships and stakeholder support.
- 6Visit https://www2.fundsforngos.org/grants/trade-diversification-corridors-fund-for-global-trade-access-canada for application details.
Application tips
Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Funds for NGOs website before applying.
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