The Build Communities Strong Fund–Community Stream is the new name for the Canada Community Building Fund and continues to be administered by UBCM in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the 2024-2034 Administrative Agreement (Agreement).
As announced in the Federal Budget 2025, the Build Communities Strong Fund will deliver funding through three distinct streams: the Provincial and Territorial Stream; the Direct Delivery Stream; and this Community Stream.
Information on the Provincial/Territorial and Direct Delivery Stream can be found on the Federal Housing and Infrastructure website.
The BCSF–Community Stream provides predictable, long-term and stable funding to local governments in British Columbia for investment in infrastructure and capacity-building projects. Over the 10 years of the Agreement, British Columbia is expected to receive a transfer of $3.6 billion in funding from Canada.
Program Streams
The Build Communities Strong Fund–Community Stream is guided by three national program objectives, which include productivity and economic growth, a clean environment and strong cities and communities. In British Columbia, the BCSF–Community Stream is delivered through three program streams: Community Works Fund, Strategic Priorities Fund, and Metro Vancouver Regional Fund.
Program Information Management Systems
The Program Information Management System (PIMS) provides a single entry online portal for local governments for all Build Communities Strong Fund related commitments with UBCM. The following are examples of what eligible recipients can access through PIMS:
- Annual Expenditure Reporting
- Management of funding contracts including submitting claims
- Asset Management reporting
- Performance measurement reporting
- Strategic Priorities Fund intakes