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Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream
Infrastructure funding to strengthen New Brunswick communities
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Who can apply
Local governments, Regional Service Commissions, the Provincial government, First Nations, incorporated not-for-profit organizations, and public or not-for-profit post-secondary institutions.
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Overview
Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial stream supports strategic infrastructure investments in New Brunswick and includes a federal allocation of $461.4 million to strengthen communities, increase housing supply and promote long-term economic growth for public and not-for-profit applicants. It funds drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, local roads and bridges, and community infrastructure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
- Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of local roads and bridges, public transit systems and related infrastructure, and active transportation infrastructure or networks.
- Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of community infrastructure and college and university infrastructure.
- Natural infrastructure related to the above asset categories, and planning projects that support the potential construction of an eligible capital infrastructure project.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments, Regional Service Commissions, the Provincial government, First Nations, incorporated not-for-profit organizations, and public or not-for-profit post-secondary institutions.
Who is not eligible
- Private sector, for-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Planning costs for capital projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
How to apply
- Complete the RDC’s standard application form.
- Send the completed application to rdc-sdr@gnb.ca.
Processing and Agreement
- Once received, RDC will work with the applicant to revise and finalize the submission.
- Applications will be assessed against program criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream Program
What is the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial stream supports strategic infrastructure investments in New Brunswick and includes a federal allocation of $461.4 million to strengthen communities, increase housing supply and promote long-term economic growth for public and not-for-profit applicants. It funds drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, local roads and bridges, and community infrastructure.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program?
To be eligible for the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program, you must:
Applicants must be local governments, Regional Service Commissions, the Provincial government, First Nations, incorporated not-for-profit organizations, or public or not-for-profit post-secondary institutions.
Eligible projects must involve infrastructure construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit, or replacement in the listed categories.
Planning projects are eligible only if they support potential construction of a capital infrastructure project eligible under the program.
What expenses are eligible under Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of local roads and bridges, public transit systems and related infrastructure, and active transportation infrastructure or networks.
Construction, expansion, renovation, retrofit or replacement of community infrastructure and college and university infrastructure.
Natural infrastructure related to the above asset categories, and planning projects that support the potential construction of an eligible capital infrastructure project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick.
Where is the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream available?
The Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Société de développement régional (SDR) — Build Communities Strong Fund — Provincial and Territorial stream is a Grant and Funding