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British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program

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Program Category: Sustainable Transportation, Community Infrastructure
Project Type(s): Active Transportation

Deadline Details

Fall 2026. Applications open every fall and close in winter. Applicants will be notified of outcomes in the following spring.

Funder

BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit

Funding Organization Type

  • Other

In Partnership With

First Nations Health Authority
Government of British Columbia
Fraser Health
Interior Health
Island Health
Northern Health
Vancouver Coastal Health

Funding Range

  • Small (up to $50K)

Eligible Community

  • Local Governments
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Métis Nations
  • Modern Treaty Nations

Eligible Project Activities

  • Project Feasibility
  • Capacity Building for the Community
  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)

The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program (“Vision Zero BC”) supports local governments and communities in making their roads safer for everyone. Projects that are a great fit for this program will have a focus on protecting vulnerable road users and have goals aligned with the Vision Zero principles of safe roads, safe speeds, and creating safe environments. Funding can be used to enhance local road infrastructure, support policy and enforcement initiatives, or other innovative strategies that promote active transportation in the province. Eligible applicants may apply to one of two program streams.

  • Stream #1 is mainly for the design and installation of low-cost road infrastructure that improves the safety of vulnerable road users. It may also include other novel projects, such as road policy changes or other proven or innovative initiatives.

  • Stream #2 is for Indigenous communities and governments to set and direct their own road safety priorities. This may include infrastructure improvements like in Stream #1, but can also extend to other goals, such as road safety planning, community consultations, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, a bike-share program, and etc. 

This program is administered by the British Columbia Injury Research and Prevention Unit with funding provided by the Government of British Columbia and the five regional health authorities.

Eligible Community

This Grant Program provides funding to British Columbians who are looking to create safer roads and spaces for their community. All local governments, Indigenous communities, and non-governmental organizations are welcome to apply to one of two program streams.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

No

Applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding or partnerships where applicable. However, project success must not depend on unconfirmed external funding at the time of application.

Application Limit per Community

3

Professional Input Required

Yes

It is recommended that applications involving infrastructure-related projects are reviewed and approved by the relevant engineering departments, governments, and/or administrators prior to application submission.

Other Eligible Communities

Indigenous Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations / Not-for-Profits

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Small (up to $50K)

Description of Funding

Successful projects can receive up to $20,000 in funding dependent on its scope and alignment with the program’s principles and goals.

Percentage of Project Funded

The percentage of funded projects vary by year and by health authorities. Each health authority may provide top-up funding to support additional applications for projects located in their region. 

Eligible Costs

Engineering
Design
Planning
Operational and Maintenance Costs
Capital Costs
Community Engagement
Equipment/Material Purchase
Project Management
Staff Costs
Administration Fees
Capacity Building for the Community
Training
Reporting
Awareness and Education

Please note that eligible expenses will vary between program streams. Stream #2 includes a broader list of eligible costs as its scope covers a wider range of Indigenous-led road safety priorities, such as road safety planning, driver training, and more.

Ineligible Costs

Funding will not be provided for any profit‐making activities, programs, and/or projects; cash prizes; the purchases of alcohol and/or other drugs; and ongoing operating expenses for established programs or projects.

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

4 months

Approximately 3 to 4 months from the application deadline and dependent on final volume of applications in each health authority.

A list of previously funded projects can be found on our website: www.visionzerobc.ca/our-projects