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Rural Transit Solutions Fund — Planning and Design
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada · Federal
In plain language
Up to $50K for a rural community to plan or design a transit solution (feasibility studies, route/service design, procurement planning). Funds up to 80% of project costs (higher for Indigenous recipients). Near-perfect fit for rural NL towns wanting to scope on-demand transit, community buses, or ride-sharing programs. Continuous intake until depleted — apply early. Note: Capital stream for actual vehicle/infrastructure purchases is closed; future rounds depend on federal Build Communities Strong Fund reshuffle.
Realistic range
$10,000 – $50,000
Avg award
$40,000
Max advertised
$50,000
Cost share
20%
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Nonprofit, Indigenous Band
Sectors
Transportation, Community Services
Regions
NL Wide, Rural Only
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Project plan submission, engagement/consultation documentation, final plan deliverable to HICC, outcomes summary.