Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program — CleanBC Communities Fund
At a glance
- Max. $250,000
- Open Date : May 31, 2021
- All industries
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Government of British Columbia
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Eligible projects for the CleanBC Communities Fund must build tangible physical infrastructure in BC for public use and benefit, with outcomes related to managing renewable energy, clean-energy transportation access, energy efficiency of buildings, or generation of clean energy.
- Projects must meet at least one of the following outcomes: increased capacity to manage renewable energy, increased access to clean-energy transportation, increased energy efficiency of buildings, or increased generation of clean energy.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for the CleanBC Communities Fund grant include Local Governments, Indigenous Ultimate Recipients (both on-reserve and off-reserve), Not-For-Profit organizations, and private sector For-Profit entities. Each type of applicant has specific funding percentages and requirements to meet for eligibility.
- Local Governments
- Indigenous Ultimate Recipients (on-reserve)
- Indigenous Ultimate Recipients (off-reserve)
- Not-For-Profit organizations
- For-Profit entities
Eligible expenses
- Eligible expenses for the CleanBC Communities Fund include costs related to building tangible physical infrastructure primarily for public use and benefit.
- Projects must align with specific outcomes such as managing renewable energy, improving clean-energy transportation access, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, and increasing clean energy generation.
Eligible projects & activities
Eligible projects for the CleanBC Communities Fund include building tangible physical infrastructure in BC primarily for public use and benefit. Projects must align with outcomes such as increased capacity to manage renewable energy, access to clean-energy transportation, energy efficiency of buildings, or generation of clean energy.
- Projects that increase capacity to manage renewable energy
- Projects that increase access to clean-energy transportation
- Projects that increase energy efficiency of buildings
- Projects that increase generation of clean energy
Eligible geographic areas
There are specific eligible geographic areas for this grant.
- Municipalities in British Columbia
- Regional Districts in British Columbia
- Communities within settlement areas in regional districts
- On-reserve projects from Indigenous Ultimate Recipients
- Off-reserve projects from Indigenous Ultimate Recipients
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The eligibility and selection criteria are as follows:
- Projects must build tangible physical infrastructure primarily for public use and benefit
- Projects must meet at least one of the designated outcomes related to renewable energy, clean-energy transportation, energy efficiency of buildings, or clean energy generation
- Applicants must be prepared to finance project construction, cost-share the project, and cover any cost overruns
- Funding percentages vary based on applicant types
How to apply
- Step 1:
- Register for webinar(s) in February and March 2022 to guide your application development
- Read all program materials before preparing an application:
- Intake 3 Program Guide (PDF, 660 kB)
- Intake 3 Active Transportation Supplement (DOCX, 110 kB)
- Application Questions to prepare your answers (PDF, 668 kB)
- Instructions for Accessing the Online Application in LGIS (PDF, 292 kB)
- How to Create a KML file (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Detailed Cost Estimate template (XLSX, 57 kB)
- Confirmation of Funds worksheet (XLSX, 44 kB)
- GHG Preliminary Assessment Guidance (PDF)
- GHG Preliminary Assessment Example (DOCX)
- Step 2:
- Contact program staff to confirm eligibility and program fit
- Secure a business BCeID and request LGIS access by May 4, 2022
- Step 3:
- Complete the online application in LGIS
- Upload completed mandatory documents with your application, including:
- Project location KML file
- Council/Board/Band Council Resolution
- Detailed Cost Estimate (use template)
- Site Plan
- Feasibility Study
- List and status of required licences, permits, and approvals
- Confirmation of Funds worksheet (use template)
- Evidence of secured funds
- GHG Preliminary Assessment and supporting files
- Partnership agreement with a local government or Indigenous government (applications from Not-for-Profits and For-profits)
Grant Summary
The CleanBC Communities Fund is a program part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, offering up to $134 million to support infrastructure projects in British Columbia that promote renewable energy, clean-energy transportation, energy efficiency, and clean energy generation.
Grant Details
The CleanBC Communities Fund, a collaborative initiative between the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, provides funding for eligible projects that build physical infrastructure in BC for public use, enhancing renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency. The program, with funding options varying for different applicant types, aims to create a low-carbon economy and protect the environment through strategic investments in infrastructure projects that align with the CleanBC plan. Applicants are required to prepare and submit detailed applications, meeting specific criteria outlined in the program guide. By supporting projects that contribute to a cleaner future and sustainable development, the CleanBC Communities Fund plays a crucial role in advancing environmental quality and green infrastructure in communities across British Columbia.
