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B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program [Umbrella Program]

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
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Status: Open

Funder

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Deadline Details

A continuous intake is available for Indigenous Governments (including Indigenous Economic Development corporations where the Nation is the shareholder) and partnerships between Indigenous governments and local governments. The next intake for local governments (including municipalities, regional districts, and Islands Trust) will open in September 2024.

Funder Organization Type

  • BC Provincial Government

The B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program provides cost-sharing opportunities for network planning grants and infrastructure grants. Funding from these grant programs support the development of active transportation infrastructure for all ages and abilities. For example, infrastructure grants fund:
  • Multi-use protected travel lanes
  • Pedestrian and cycling safety improvements
  • End-of-trip facilities and other amenities
  • Lighting and way-finding
Active transportation relates to human-powered forms of commuting to work, school, recreation, socializing or running errands. It can take many forms and is continually evolving as new technologies emerge. It includes:
  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Rolling (skateboarding, in-line skating)
  • Winter focused (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing)
  • Water focused (kayaking, stand-up paddleboard)
  • Other emerging modes

Eligible Community

Varies by sub-stream.

Required Community Contribution

Community contribution required (please see program website)
Varies by sub-stream. 

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes
The Province's share is calculated once all third-party contributions (provincial, federal, and private funds) have been deducted 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. 

Professional Input Required

Yes
Varies by sub-stream. Design drawings made by a qualified engineer or technologist are required for the Infrastructure sub-stream. 

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Varies by sub-stream. 

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000
  • From $100 000 to $1 000 000

Description of Funding

Maximum of $50,000 for Network Plans and maximum of $500,000 for Infrastructure projects. Availability depending on funding sub-stream.

Percentage of Project Funded

Varies by sub-stream. 

Eligible Costs

Varies by sub-stream. 

Ineligible Costs

Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreement
Building Purchase Costs
Administration Fees
Land Acquisition

Project administration over 15% of total project costs. 

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

4 months

Approximately 4 months after intake closes.

See a list of all projects (including both infrastructure and network planning grants) from 2004 to present here.