The Build Communities Strong Fund–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