Community Works Fund
Accepting applications
Program Category:
Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation, Community Infrastructure, Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s):
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Active Transportation, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations
Deadline Details
No deadline. Please contact Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for more details around application processes.
Intake Type
Continuous IntakeFunder
Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)
Funder Organization Type
- Federal Government
- BC Local Government and Associations
In Partnership With
Government of CanadaFunding Range
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Eligible Community
- Local Governments
Eligible Project Activities
- Capacity Building for the Community
- Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction)
The Canada Community Building Fund (formerly the Gas Tax Fund) provides predictable, stable and long-term funding to all local governments in BC for investment in infrastructure and capacity building projects. The fund is delivered through three program streams: Community Works Fund; Strategic Priorities Fund; and Greater Vancouver Regional Fund.
The Community Works Fund provides funding for local governments in BC toward eligible investment categories including local roads, bridges, and active transportation; drinking water; wastewater and stormwater; community energy systems; public transit, solid waste; recreation & sport infrastructure; cultural infrastructure; tourism infrastructure; resilience, broadband connectivity; brownfield redevelopment; regional and local airports; short-line rail; short-sea shipping; fire halls and trucks; and capacity building.
Eligible Community
Community Works Funding is delivered twice annually to all local governments in BC.
Required Community Contribution
No community contribution required
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
Program funds are subject to stacking restrictions of any other grant funding a reported project.
Professional Input Required
No
Specific Eligibility Requirements
Projects must qualify under an eligible category, be for public use / benefit, and achieve program outcomes.
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Small (up to $50K)
- Medium ($50K-$250K)
- Large ($250K-$500K)
- Major (over $500K)
Description of Funding
Community Works Funding is provided twice annually to local governments who make local decisions about which projects to fund. Allocations vary by year. Please contact UBCM for more details about CWF funding.
Percentage of Project Funded
100%Eligible Costs
Capital CostsCapacity Building for the Community
See page 8 of the program guide.
Ineligible Costs
Administration FeesStaff Costs
Land Acquisition
See page 9 of the program guide.
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports