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Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream
Community infrastructure funding across Canada
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, public sector organizations, and non-profit and private sector entities are eligible for funding under different streams.
See full eligibility
Overview
Build Communities Strong Fund supports public infrastructure across Canada through the Community stream, with $51 billion over 10 years starting in 2026-27 and $3 billion per year ongoing for provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, public sector organizations, and non-profit and private sector entities. It funds housing, transit, education, health, community, and climate adaptation infrastructure.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
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
- Housing-related infrastructure such as water systems, public transit systems, roads, and active transportation networks.
- Education-related infrastructure such as colleges and universities.
- Health infrastructure such as hospitals, medical schools, and community health centres.
- Community infrastructure such as parks and sports, recreational and cultural facilities.
- Climate resilient infrastructure such as projects that increase community resiliency by preventing and protecting against the impacts of climate change.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, public sector organizations, and non-profit and private sector entities are eligible for funding under different streams.
Selection criteria
- For Indigenous and territorial projects, projects that will be shovel-ready in 2027 will also be considered.
How to apply
- Under the Provincial and Territorial stream, applicants should contact the relevant province or territory directly.
- Under the Direct Delivery stream, use the online portal for project applications that are shovel-ready for 2026.
- Eligible applicants with a potential project that is not yet shovel-ready may submit an expression of interest for future consideration.
Processing and Agreement
- The Provincial and Territorial stream will be delivered through bilateral agreements between the federal government and the provinces and territories, who in turn can provide funding to municipalities and other eligible recipients.
- Once agreements are signed, provinces and territories will submit priority projects to the federal government.
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will only contact applicants whose submissions are shortlisted for approval.
Additional information
- The Canada Community-Building Fund has been rebranded as the Community stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
- Current agreements in effect from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034 remain in force.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial streamFunding for housing, health, and education infrastructure
- Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream in the Prairie provincesFunding for public community infrastructure projects
- Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery streamCommunity infrastructure funding for ready projects
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream Program
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund supports public infrastructure across Canada through the Community stream, with $51 billion over 10 years starting in 2026-27 and $3 billion per year ongoing for provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, public sector organizations, and non-profit and private sector entities. It funds housing, transit, education, health, community, and climate adaptation infrastructure.
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:
Eligible applicants include provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, public sector organizations, and non-profit and private sector entities under different streams.
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
Housing-related infrastructure such as water systems, public transit systems, roads, and active transportation networks.
Education-related infrastructure such as colleges and universities.
Health infrastructure such as hospitals, medical schools, and community health centres.
Community infrastructure such as parks and sports, recreational and cultural facilities.
Climate resilient infrastructure such as projects that increase community resiliency by preventing and protecting against the impacts of climate change.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community stream?
You can contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) 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 across Canada.
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 Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)