The rail safety improvement program is a grant and contribution program administered by Transport Canada. It funds all types of projects—infrastructure, research, technology and educational awareness projects—to improve safety. Since its inception in 2016, it's funded more than 1,000 projects, for a total of $230 million.
The timing and theme of the next call is expected in 2025-26 at the earliest for projects starting in 2026-27. It will be a pathway available for applicants going forward.