UBCM is now accepting applications for the Canada Community-Building Fund Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF). The SPF program will see an investment of up to $100 million for local government capital and capacity building projects in BC outside of the Metro Vancouver region.
The CCBF fund – formerly the federal Gas Tax Fund – invests over $300 million in federal funds annually to British Columbia for projects that benefit BC’s local governments and achieve the national objectives of building strong cities and communities, a clean environment and strengthen productivity and economic growth. UBCM administers the CCBF on behalf of Canada and the Province of BC.
The Strategic Priorities Fund is an application-based program that targets funds for investments that are large in scale, regional in impact, or innovative. The SPF program has invested nearly $300 million to 170 projects since 2014.
Eligible investment categories include water and wastewater, solid waste, sport and recreation, culture and tourism, community energy systems, roads and active transportation, public transit, disaster mitigation, fire hall infrastructure as well as planning projects such as asset management and long-term infrastructure planning.
Local Governments in BC outside of the Metro Vancouver region can access the SPF program guide and apply through the UBCM website. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2022.