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Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities
Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream supports Nova Scotia municipalities with funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity-building projects. Eligible projects include roads and bridges, broadband connectivity, public transit, drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, resilience, and capacity building.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Infrastructure investments in local roads and bridges, highways, short-sea shipping, short-line rail, regional and local airports, broadband connectivity, public transit, drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, community energy systems, brownfield redevelopment, sport infrastructure, recreational infrastructure, cultural infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, resilience, capacity building, and fire halls.
Documents Needed
- Annual pre-construction report
- Annual expenditure report
- 5-year capital investment plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities.
Who is not eligible
- Investments in health infrastructure (hospitals, convalescent and senior centres) are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Infrastructure investments, including construction, renewal or material enhancement.
- Capacity building investments related to strengthening the ability of municipalities to develop long-term planning practices.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Investments in health infrastructure (hospitals, convalescent and senior centres) are not eligible.
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 don’t apply for the Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream.
- The Department of Municipal Affairs calculates the allocation payments annually and distributes the funding to each municipality in 2 transfer payments.
- Municipalities need to meet reporting requirements and complete an annual program audit to receive the transfer payments.
- Municipalities need to submit reporting each year, including a pre-construction report, expenditure report and 5-year capital investment plan.
- Municipalities use the Municipal Reporting System to submit the reporting.
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?
The Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream supports Nova Scotia municipalities with funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity-building projects. Eligible projects include roads and bridges, broadband connectivity, public transit, drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, resilience, and capacity building.
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
Reporting requirements must be met
Annual program audit required
What expenses are eligible under Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities?
Infrastructure investments in local roads and bridges, highways, short-sea shipping, short-line rail, regional and local airports, broadband connectivity, public transit, drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, community energy systems, brownfield redevelopment, sport infrastructure, recreational infrastructure, cultural infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, resilience, capacity building, and fire halls.
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