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Community Works Fund

Program Category: Clean Energy, Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Transportation, Community Infrastructure
Program Sub-Category: Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Active Transportation, Zero Emission Vehicles and Charging Stations
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Status: Open

Funder

Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

Deadline Details

No deadline. Please contact Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for more details around application processes.

Funder Organization Type

  • Federal Government
  • BC Local Government and Associations

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

  • Over $1 000 000

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 Costs
Capacity Building for the Community

See page 8 of the program guide.

Ineligible Costs

Administration Fees
Staff Costs
Land Acquisition

See page 9 of the program guide.

Reporting Requirements

Progress reports and final reports