Funding

The federal government is accepting applications for shovel-ready, Class C infrastructure projects that can begin before the end of 2026. Funding is being provided through the ‘Direct Delivery’ stream of the Build Canada Strong Fund (BCSF). This stream will provide $6 billion over 10 years across Canada – with $1 billion available in this first intake. Applications through the online portal must be submitted before July 15, 2026.

Funding will be unchanged for BC local governments, but the name of this regular allocation has been changed to the Build Communities Strong Fund–Community Stream.

What was the Canada Community-Building Fund has been integrated into the federal government’s Build Communities Strong Fund which has three national streams: Community Stream; Direct Delivery Stream; and Provincial/Territorial Stream.

Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations.

Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations.

CCBF Annual Expenditure Reporting is now open for 2025 reporting. All local governments are required to report financial and project information for CCBF investments during the 2025 calendar year. Reports are due June 1, 2026. 

FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) program applicants are reminded of the April 30, 2026 deadline for the submission of application materials. This includes:

The intent of a Regional C2C program is to support the advancement of First Nation-local government reconciliation and relationship building. 

As local governments are preparing annual budgets, they should be aware that the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) has not been renewed in the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions 2026/27 service plan. This program has provided funding for local climate resiliency work, and has been a reliable, long-term source of operational funding. 

Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations. Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.

Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations. Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.