B.C. Active Transportation Network Planning Grant - Local Government
Program Category:
Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Climate Mitigation, Environment, Community Infrastructure
Program Sub-Category:
Asset Management, Mapping, Environmental Stewardship, Active Transportation, Economic Development, Monitoring, Innovation
Status: Closed
Funder
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Deadline Details
The 2024/25 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program intake for local governments closed on October 31, 2024.
Funder Organization Type
- BC Provincial Government
British Columbia’s Active Transportation Network Planning (ATNP) Grants are available for local governments (including municipalities, regional districts, and Islands Trust) with a population under 25,000. An ATNP establishes a long-term vision for active transportation, with the aim of increasing the percentage of residents using human-powered transportation year-round.
Local governments working in partnership with an Indigenous community may apply at any time.
Eligible Community
Eligible Local Governments may apply if their community has a population under 25,000, and their community Active Transportation Network Plan is over 5 years old or non-existent.
Required Community Contribution
Community contribution required (please see program website)
The province covers 50% of eligible costs up to $50,000, less third-party funding. Applicant is expected to cover any remaining costs.
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
The Province’s share is calculated after any third-party contributions (provincial, federal, and private funds) have been subtracted from the total eligible costs of the project. If third-party funding is available, it may be applied to the project outside the provincial cost-share portion. The Federal Gas Tax - Community Works Fund is not a third-party contribution because it is considered as the local government’s general revenue. The Community Works Fund can be counted as the applicants share toward the total project costs.
Application Limit per Community
1
Professional Input Required
No
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
Description of Funding
The province cost-shares to a maximum of 50%, or $50,000 whichever is less.
Percentage of Project Funded
50%50% or $50,000, whatever is less.
Eligible Costs
PlanningCommunity Engagement
Project Management
Research and Development
Eligible costs for ATNPs typically include but are not limited to:
- Consultant fees (including travel costs, engineer assessments, etc.)
• Printing costs
• Community engagement and consultation costs
• Design for first-priority infrastructure project
For more details, see Section 2.3 of B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants 2023/24 Program Guidelines.
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementBuilding Purchase Costs
Land Acquisition
Project administration over 15% of total project costs.
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
4 monthsApproximately 4 months after intake closes
See the list of all projects (including both infrastructure and network planning grants) from 2004 to 2023 at the link below.