Build Communities Strong Fund - Local Impact Stream in British Columbia - Who can apply
Open
- Apply as soon as possible. Applications will be assessed as they are received and funding decisions made on an ongoing basis.
- Applications requiring funding beginning in 2026-27 must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Priority will be given to shovel-ready projects.
1. Who can apply
You can apply for the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Local Impact Stream in British Columbia if you are a:
- municipal or regional government
- Indigenous community or organization
- not-for-profit organization
Indigenous applicants
PacifiCan encourages applications from Indigenous communities and organizations. At least 10% of available funding through the BCSF Local Impact Stream delivered by regional development agencies across Canada will be dedicated to projects with Indigenous communities and organizations.
PacifiCan may contribute up to 100% of eligible project costs for projects with Indigenous communities and organizations, where a strong justification exists for doing so.
Eligible projects
Contributions under the BCSF Local Impact Stream will normally be $125,000 to $1 million per project. Projects requesting more than $1 million should visit the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund website for more information.
Eligible projects for the Local Impact Stream will involve building or improving community infrastructure that is accessible to the public (i.e., access is not primarily limited to paid membership) and has economic, social and/or environmental benefits for the broader community or region. Eligible types of infrastructure include, but are not limited to:
- community buildings, spaces and related assets
- shared economic assets, such as those supporting small businesses, investment attraction or workforce development (e.g., downtown improvements, innovation hubs or shared access technology)
- recreation facilities and assets
- community cultural facilities and assets (e.g., theatres, museums, parks, public gathering spaces)
Larger scale construction or renovation is better suited to HICC’s BCSF Direct Delivery stream, including:
- community buildings, cultural centres and sport and recreation facilities
- water, wastewater and stormwater management assets
- climate resilience and adaptation infrastructure, including natural infrastructure
- federal priority projects deemed regionally significant by Canada, including projects referred by the Major Projects Office
HICC may offer additional project flexibilities for projects in the territories and for Indigenous recipients.
