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Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream
Funding for housing, health, and education infrastructure
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,674,324,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec
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
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,674,324,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
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
- 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.
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial 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 — 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.
How much funding can be received?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream Funds up to $3,674,324,000 of admissible expenses.
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 Government of Canada 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 the province of Quebec.
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 Grant and Funding