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Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities
Funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity building
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia
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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canada Community-Building Fund for municipalities. 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 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 Municipality of West Elgin 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 Municipality of West Elgin