B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant: Local Government

Program Category: Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Transportation, Built Environment, Climate Mitigation, Environment, Community Infrastructure

Program Sub-Category: Asset Management, Environmental Stewardship, Active Transportation, Economic Development, Monitoring

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Status: Closed

Funder

BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit

Deadline Details

The 2025/2026 intake of the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program is paused pending a review expected later this fall. Updates will be shared through the website as they come available.

Funder Organization Type

BC Provincial Government

The Province provides cost-sharing opportunities for community infrastructure projects that support safe, human-powered modes of active transportation for daily commuting to school, work, social activities, and errands. For example, infrastructure grants fund:

Multi-use protected travel lanes;
Pedestrian and cycling safety improvements;
End-of-trip facilities and other amenities; and
Lighting and way-finding

Note: Local governments working in partnership with an Indigenous community may apply at any time.

Eligible Community

Local Governments (includes municipalities, regional districts, and Islands Trust).

Required Community Contribution

Community contribution required (please see program website)

Applicant contribution depends on community profile, see percentage of project funded description.

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes

The Province's share is calculated once all third-partycontributions (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.

Application Limit per Community

Professional Input Required

Yes

Detailed design drawings made by a qualified engineer or technologist are required.

Type of Funding

Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

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

Description of Funding

The province cost-shares to a maximum of $500,000 per infrastructure project. Funding is available on a sliding, scale with an 80% cost-share available for Indigenous governments or a partnership between local government(s) and an Indigenous government. Local governments are eligible for a 70% cost-share with populations less than 15,000; a 60% cost-share with populations between 15,000 – 25,000 and a 50% cost-share for populations over 25,000.

Percentage of Project Funded

Varies by community profile.

See Section 4.0 for a description of funding available.Percent of eligible funding by applicant’s community profile: Indigenous community or local government(s) working in partnership with an Indigenous community: 80%; population less than 15,000: 70%; population between 15,000 to 25,000:60%; population over 25,000: 50%.

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Capacity Building for the Community
Awareness and Education
Research and Development

See Section 2.0 of B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants 2024/25 Program Guidelines.

Ineligible Costs

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

See Section 3.0 of B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants 2024/25 Program Guidelines.
Project Administration over 15% of total project costs. The recipient cannot claim any of the following towards the provincial cost-share of the active transportation project:
- Artificial plastic turf
- Costs incurred prior to the start date or after the project completion date set out in the Conditional Grant Agreement
- Any goods and services costs that are received through donations or in-kind
- Interlocking pavers
- Landscaping, beyond restorative measures
- Legal costs
- Property acquisition and related costs (e.g., surveys)
- Taxes for which the recipient is eligible for a tax rebate and all other costs eligible for rebates
- Vehicle parking facilities
- Administrative overhead expenditures (e.g., office supplies, phone bills, etc.)
- Maintenance costs
- Catering costs
- Project management costs exceeding 15% of total approved eligible costs
- Educational or promotional signage (excluding wayfinding signage and project signage)

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.