Open
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Funding available
Up to 2% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Brampton, Bridgewater, Cornwall, Halifax, Hay River, Headingley, Iqaluit, Laval, Quispamsis, Regina, St. Albert, Vancouver, Whitehorse, Canada
Overview
The Build Communities Strong Fund provides $51 billion over 10 years to support public infrastructure across Canada. It funds projects that strengthen housing, education, health, transit, community facilities, and climate adaptation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 2% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Location
- Brampton, Bridgewater, Cornwall, Halifax, Hay River, Headingley, Iqaluit, Laval, Quispamsis, Regina, St. Albert, Vancouver, Whitehorse
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Housing-related infrastructure.
- Health infrastructure.
- Post-secondary education infrastructure.
- Community infrastructure and local public works.
- Climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories.
- Eligible project proponents for Direct Delivery projects.
- Communities receiving Community stream funding through provinces, territories, or municipal associations.
Who is not eligible
- Purchase or acquisition of land.
- Relocation of communities.
- Schools and hospitals under the community stream.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition or purchase of land, and related costs under the Community stream.
- Schools and hospitals under the Community stream.
- Community relocation under the Community stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada-wide.
- Provincial and territorial locations across Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications in the Direct Delivery stream are sent as an initial expression of interest for shovel-ready projects.
- Project funding is subject to a contribution agreement between Canada and the recipient.
- Provincial and Territorial stream funding is conditional on signed funding agreements.
- Funding also depends on required Indigenous consultation and environmental assessment obligations being met.
Additional information
- The fund is delivered through three streams: Provincial and Territorial, Direct Delivery, and Community.
- Federal funding in some streams depends on signed funding agreements.
- The Buy Canadian Policy applies to infrastructure spending under the fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund?
The Build Communities Strong Fund provides $51 billion over 10 years to support public infrastructure across Canada. It funds projects that strengthen housing, education, health, transit, community facilities, and climate adaptation.
How much funding can be received?
Build Communities Strong Fund Funds up to 2% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund program, you must:
- Public infrastructure project.- Project related to housing, health, or transportation.- Project consistent with the applicable stream.
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund?
Housing-related infrastructure.
Health infrastructure.
Post-secondary education infrastructure.
Community infrastructure and local public works.
Climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund?
You can contact Government of Canada or by phone at 613-960-9251.
Where is the Build Communities Strong Fund available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund is a Grant and Funding