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Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities
Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides federal funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity-building projects. Municipalities can use allocations for eligible infrastructure investments, including roads, transit, water, broadband, and related community projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Nova Scotia
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
- Municipal infrastructure construction, renewal, or enhancement.
- Broadband, transit, water, wastewater, and waste projects.
- Community energy, resilience, brownfield, and fire hall projects.
- Capacity-building for municipal planning and asset management.
Documents Needed
- Annual pre-construction report
- Annual expenditure report
- 5-year capital investment plan
- Audited financial report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
- Hospitals and senior centres
- Healthcare infrastructure projects
Eligible expenses
- Acquiring, planning, designing, constructing, renewing, or rehabilitating tangible capital assets.
- Maintenance needed to extend an asset’s planned life.
- Capacity-building studies, systems, and training.
- Communication activities and federal project signage.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Health infrastructure, including hospitals and senior centres.
- Land purchase and related costs.
- Legal fees.
- Routine repairs and preventative maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Alignment with eligible project categories.
- Contribution to housing supply and affordability goals.
- Progress on asset management and long-term planning.
- Compliance with reporting and program requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm municipal allocation and eligible use
- Review the annual allocation provided to the municipality.
- Identify eligible projects under the program categories.
- Step 2: Prepare required reporting
- Complete the annual pre-construction report.
- Prepare the expenditure report and 5-year capital investment plan.
- Step 3: Submit through the Municipal Reporting System
- Enter the required reporting information in the Municipal Reporting System.
- Submit the annual program documentation for review.
- Step 4: Receive transfer payments
- Funding is distributed in 2 annual transfers.
- Maintain compliance with reporting and audit requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Municipalities do not apply directly for the funding.
- The Department calculates annual allocations.
- Funding is distributed in two transfer payments.
- Reporting and audit requirements must be met before payments are received.
Additional information
- Municipalities can pool, bank, and borrow against their allocation for eligible projects.
- Annual reporting and an audit are required to receive transfer payments.
- Housing Needs Assessments are required for municipalities with 30,000+ population.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities Program
What is the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities?
This program provides federal funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity-building projects. Municipalities can use allocations for eligible infrastructure investments, including roads, transit, water, broadband, and related community projects.
Who is eligible for the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities program?
To be eligible for the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities program, you must:
Eligible municipal infrastructure project
Annual reporting compliance
Annual audit required
What expenses are eligible under Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities?
Municipal infrastructure construction, renewal, or enhancement.
Broadband, transit, water, wastewater, and waste projects.
Community energy, resilience, brownfield, and fire hall projects.
Capacity-building for municipal planning and asset management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at ccbf@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-424-6642.
Where is the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities available?
The Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities?
Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities is funded by Government of Nova Scotia