B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant - Indigenous Communities
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
Status: Open
Funder
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Deadline Details
Continuous Intake for Indigenous governments (including Indigenous Economic Development corporations where the Nation is the shareholder) or partnership projects between Indigenous and local governments.
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
Eligible Community
Indigenous Communities (Indigenous Economic Development Corporations where the Nation is the shareholder are eligible as well).
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-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.
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.
Application Limit per Community
2
Professional Input Required
Yes
Application requires design drawings created by a qualified engineer or technologist.
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.
Percentage of Project Funded
80% up to $500,000
See Section 4.0, 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%.
Percent of eligible funding by applicant’s community profile: Indigenous community or local government(s) working in partnership with an Indigenous community: 80%.
Eligible Costs
EngineeringDesign
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 2.1 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
- See Section 3.1 of B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants 2023/24 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 monthsApproximately four months after application received.
See a list of all projects (including both infrastructure and network planning grants) from 2004 to present here.