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Indigenous Transportation Initiatives Fund (ITIF)
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation · Ontario Ministry of Transportation fund for First Nation communities, Métis communities and Indigenous organizations in Ontario.
Overview
Ontario Ministry of Transportation fund for First Nation communities, Métis communities and Indigenous organizations in Ontario. It supports transportation-related initiatives such as safety, planning and capacity projects. Applications are made through Transfer Payment Ontario.
Eligibility
First Nation communities in OntarioMétis communities in OntarioIndigenous organizations in OntarioFinancing terms
Non-repayable transfer payment from the Ministry of TransportationRecent awards were roughly $75,000 per project (2026 round: $586,768 across 8 recipients)How to apply
1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.
2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.
3Apply on ontario.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.
4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.
Additional information
Deadline: December 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ESTProgram guidelines are available in Transfer Payment Ontario after starting an applicationContact: IRB@ontario.caAt a glanceMaximumVariesProviderGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of TransportationDeadlineDec 9, 2026StatusOpenRegionOntarioOfficial sourceontario.ca ↗
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