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Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact Stream in British Columbia

 

 At a glance

Status

Open

  • Apply as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed as they are received and funding decisions made on an ongoing basis.
  • Applications requiring funding beginning in 2026-27 must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Priority will be given to shovel-ready projects.
Funding

Normally $125,000 to $1 million per project

Normally up to 50% of eligible project costs

Type of funding

Non-repayable contributions

Eligible organizationsMunicipalities and regional governments
Indigenous communities and organizations
Not-for-profit organizations

Overview

Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. PacifiCan is delivering the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Local Impact Stream in British Columbia to support community infrastructure projects for public benefit that will strengthen communities and advance regional economic development.

Please note: the Local Impact Stream offers contributions of up to $1 million for community infrastructure projects. For projects exceeding that amount and/or for different types of projects, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) delivers the Direct Delivery Stream nationally and the other streams of the BCSF. Visit Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund website for more information.

It is important that you apply to the stream that best fits your project. Please pay careful attention to all the information that follows below regarding eligible applicants, project types and other key details. If you are uncertain where to apply for your project, please contact info@pacifican.gc.ca or canadastrong-canadafort@infc.gc.ca.

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2026-06-18