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Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream
Long-term capital funding for local public infrastructure
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Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Build Communities Strong Fund – Community Stream provides predictable, long-term capital funding to local governments to build and revitalize public infrastructure, create jobs, address housing challenges and support prosperity. Eligible projects include local roads and bridges, public transit, water and wastewater infrastructure, solid waste facilities, sport and recreation infrastructure, tourism infrastructure and fire halls.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
No availability periods for this year
Periods: 0
Activities funded
- Local roads and bridges, public transit, water and wastewater infrastructure, solid waste facilities, sport and recreation infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, and fire halls.
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments.
- Eligible local governments include municipalities, Metis Settlements and the Townsite of Redwood Meadows.
Who is not eligible
- Improvement districts without resident populations and/or tangible capital assets.
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs only.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Maintenance or operating costs.
- Debt reduction.
- Replacement of existing local infrastructure expenditures.
How to apply
- Use CCBF Online, the Community stream’s online application system, to manage project applications.
- Access CCBF Online through MAConnect.
- If the local government has not previously used MAConnect, enter into a stakeholder agreement before requesting access to CCBF Online.
- To request a stakeholder agreement, call 780-644-2413; toll free, dial 310-0000 first.
Additional information
- As part of 2026 federal budget announcements, the Canada Community-Building Fund was rebranded under the Community Stream of the Building Communities Strong Fund.
- No program or funding changes are being considered under the rebrand.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream Program
What is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream?
The Build Communities Strong Fund – Community Stream provides predictable, long-term capital funding to local governments to build and revitalize public infrastructure, create jobs, address housing challenges and support prosperity. Eligible projects include local roads and bridges, public transit, water and wastewater infrastructure, solid waste facilities, sport and recreation infrastructure, tourism infrastructure and fire halls.
Who is eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream program?
To be eligible for the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream program, you must:
All local governments are eligible, except improvement districts without resident populations and/or tangible capital assets.
Eligible local governments include municipalities, Metis Settlements and the Townsite of Redwood Meadows.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at ma.ccbfgrants@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-422-7125.
Where is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream available?
The Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund — Community Stream is funded by Government of Alberta