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Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream
Funding for essential community infrastructure
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
The program provides indexed federal funding for essential community infrastructure across Canada. It supports projects such as public transit, roads and bridges, drinking water, wastewater, recreation, broadband, and other community infrastructure categories.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Infrastructure projects in the 19 eligible community categories.
- Local investments that support housing-enabling infrastructure.
- Projects that improve essential community infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories.
- Municipalities.
- Municipal associations in Ontario and British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving land acquisition or purchase.
- Schools and hospitals as direct investments.
- Healthcare infrastructure or assets.
- Community relocation projects.
Eligible expenses
- Feasibility studies for eligible projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land acquisition or purchase, including related costs.
- Schools and hospitals as direct investments.
- Healthcare infrastructure or assets.
- Community relocation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- Projects are selected by municipalities within provincial or territorial program requirements.
- Funding is flowed through provinces and territories, or municipal associations in Ontario and British Columbia.
- Questions about project selection or access should be directed to the managing province, territory, or municipality.
- Annual allocations and housing-related actions are confirmed by ministerial letter.
Additional information
- Funding is transferred through provinces and territories, or municipal associations in Ontario and British Columbia.
- Housing Needs Assessments are required for communities with 30,000 people or more.
- Annual reports are published on how funds are invested.
- The program runs under renewed agreements in effect from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream. 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 — Community stream?
The program provides indexed federal funding for essential community infrastructure across Canada. It supports projects such as public transit, roads and bridges, drinking water, wastewater, recreation, broadband, and other community infrastructure categories.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream program, you must:
Project must fit an eligible category.
Must follow regional program rules.
Housing Needs Assessment may be required.
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
Infrastructure projects in the 19 eligible community categories.
Local investments that support housing-enabling infrastructure.
Projects that improve essential community infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream is funded by Government of Canada, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)