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Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream
Funding for housing, health, and education infrastructure
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Build Communities Strong Fund provides $17.2 billion over 10 years to support public infrastructure priorities in housing, post-secondary education, and health care. It also funds housing-related infrastructure that supports growth and includes a dedicated $5 billion for health infrastructure over three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
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
- New and renewed public infrastructure projects.
- Housing-related infrastructure projects that support housing growth.
- Infrastructure projects in post-secondary education.
- Health infrastructure projects such as hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and medical schools.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces and territories.
- Municipalities and other eligible recipients through provincial and territorial funding arrangements.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Quebec
- Ontario
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Allocation is based on a base amount plus per capita calculation.
- Projects in rural, northern, and Indigenous communities receive priority funding coverage through the allocation set-aside.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding is delivered through bilateral agreements between Canada and each province or territory.
- Agreements are being negotiated and are not yet published.
- Once finalized, the agreements will be posted on the program page.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through bilateral agreements with provinces and territories.
- Provinces must cost-match federal funding.
- At least 20% of funds will support projects in rural, northern, and Indigenous communities.
- Agreements will be published on the program page once finalized.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Build Communities Strong Fund — Community streamFunding for essential community infrastructure
- Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream in the Prairie provincesFunding for public community infrastructure projects
- Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery streamFunding for community infrastructure and climate adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream Program
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
The Build Communities Strong Fund provides $17.2 billion over 10 years to support public infrastructure priorities in housing, post-secondary education, and health care. It also funds housing-related infrastructure that supports growth and includes a dedicated $5 billion for health infrastructure over three years.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program, you must:
Provincial or territorial priorities only.
Requires cost-matching by provinces.
Linked to housing, education, or health infrastructure.
What expenses are eligible under Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
New and renewed public infrastructure projects.
Housing-related infrastructure projects that support housing growth.
Infrastructure projects in post-secondary education.
Health infrastructure projects such as hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and medical schools.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial 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 — Provincial and Territorial stream available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream is funded by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)