Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program

• The applicant must be an eligible organization type (local government, Indigenous government, public sector organization, or non-governmental organization).
• The proposed initiative must aim to enhance the safety of road users (including pedestrians and cyclists).
• The project must take place in British Columbia.
• The application must be submitted online through the program’s grant portal (or via an approved alternative submission method).

Who is eligible?

• Local governments
• Indigenous governments
• Public sector organizations
• Non-governmental organizations

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

• Costs related to the design and installation of low-cost roadway infrastructure improvements (temporary/pilot or permanent).
• Costs related to policy or enforcement initiatives that support road safety.
• Costs related to educational campaigns promoting safer travel.
• Costs related to other innovative road safety projects that promote safer, more equitable travel.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia

• Go to the online grant portal.

• Complete the application in text, or use an alternative format if preferred.
• If submitting via alternative means, request submission instructions from the program administrator.

• Complete and submit the application through the grant portal.

• Applications are reviewed after submission, with decisions generally expected in February/March.

• Priority may be given to projects in rural or remote communities and Indigenous communities.
• Priority may be given to projects benefiting equity-seeking populations.
• Applicants may request a complimentary consultation with a road safety engineer to support project planning.
• Consultations are planned prior to the application deadline (late October to mid-November).