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Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program
Supports safer roads in British Columbia
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
November 28, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 per project to support safer roads for vulnerable road users in British Columbia. It funds infrastructure improvements, policy or enforcement initiatives, educational campaigns, and other innovative road safety projects.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Design and installation of low-cost infrastructural improvements to roadways, temporary or permanent changes
- Road safety planning, policies and enforcement measures
- Educational campaigns and other innovative projects that make travelling safer and more equitable
- Indigenous-led road safety priorities such as road safety planning, driver training, community consultations, stakeholder engagement, public awareness and a bike-share program
Documents Needed
- Supporting documents, such as letters of support, images, references, invoices, etc.
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
- Indigenous governments
- Public sector organizations
- Non-governmental organizations
Who is not eligible
- Crown corporations
Eligible expenses
- Project supplies and materials
- Staff salaries and contractor fees related to the project
- Costs for engineering or government administrator approval for construction-related projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Profit-making activities, programs, or projects
- Cash prizes
- Alcohol and other drug purchases
- Ongoing operating expenses for established programs or projects
- Infrastructure projects on BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit roads
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Only responses in Part C will be scored by reviewers.
- Applications should explain how the project activities will reduce road-related injuries in the community.
- Applications should use local data and show how success will be measured.
- Strong applications outline partnerships and stakeholders, align with Vision Zero and Safe System principles, and provide a clear breakdown and justification for the proposed budget.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the application form and gather supporting materials.
- If needed, request a complimentary road safety engineer consultation before the deadline.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill in the required sections online or use an accepted alternative format.
- Include project details and any supporting documents requested by the program.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the completed application through the grant portal.
- If submitting by an alternative method, contact the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit for instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- All applications, regardless of format, will be adjudicated the same way.
- Grant recipients are required to complete a midpoint check-in and submit a final project evaluation report.
- Project extensions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional information
- Applicants may submit up to three applications per intake and should indicate their priority projects if submitting more than one.
- Applications may be submitted in text or an alternative format, including videos, audio files and PowerPoint presentations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program Program
What is the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program?
This program provides up to $20,000 per project to support safer roads for vulnerable road users in British Columbia. It funds infrastructure improvements, policy or enforcement initiatives, educational campaigns, and other innovative road safety projects.
How much funding can be received?
Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program program, you must:
Projects must take place in British Columbia
Infrastructure improvement projects must not involve BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit roads
Projects must improve the safety of vulnerable road users and align with Vision Zero principles
What expenses are eligible under Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program?
Design and installation of low-cost infrastructural improvements to roadways, temporary or permanent changes
Road safety planning, policies and enforcement measures
Educational campaigns and other innovative projects that make travelling safer and more equitable
Indigenous-led road safety priorities such as road safety planning, driver training, community consultations, stakeholder engagement, public awareness and a bike-share program
Who can I contact for more information about the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program?
You can contact BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) by email at bcinjury@bcchr.ca.
Where is the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program available?
The Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program is a Grant and Funding