Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact Stream in British Columbia - Funding overview
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.
2. Funding overview
Funding:
- Normally $125,000 to $1 million PacifiCan contribution per project
- Normally up to 50% of eligible project costs
- Priority may be given to projects that leverage greater funding from other partners (i.e., more than 50% of total project costs)
Repayment terms:
- Non-repayable
Funding source:
- Projects must demonstrate proof of confirmed funding from other sources at time of application
- Combined government assistance from all sources (municipal, provincial and federal, including PacifiCan’s contribution) may be up to 100% of eligible project costs
Eligible costs
Eligible costs include reasonable, incremental and essential costs that are directly related to the project. Additional details regarding eligible and ineligible costs are provided in the applicant guide.
All eligible project costs must be incurred between April 30, 2026 and March 31, 2030.
Priorities and assessment
Only the strongest applications that meet program objectives will receive funding. Priority may be given to projects that:
- are "shovel-ready" (i.e., have secured necessary permits and other inputs and will complete construction before March 31, 2030)
- leverage greater funding from other partners (i.e., more than 50% of total project costs)
- generate significant economic benefits for the community or region (e.g., create jobs; attract investment or workers; catalyze or support investments in major projects, homebuilding or the defence industry)
- benefit Indigenous communities
- are identified as a priority by local or provincial governments (e.g., in an official community or regional plan)
All projects will also be assessed on their economic benefits and management and fiscal capacity.
