The Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream (previously known as the Canada Community-Building Fund) provides funding for municipal infrastructure and capacity-building projects that support housing development, economic growth, community resilience and advance Canada’s net-zero goals.
Municipalities are encouraged to visit the Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream for municipalities webpage of the Department of Municipal Affairs for a full range of BCSF-CS information and resources, including a full list of what types of projects are eligible.
The federal government has committed $318.8 million to Nova Scotia via the Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream over the period of 2024-2029 for the construction and rehabilitation of essential local infrastructure such as local roads, bridges, water systems, and community centres. A new 10-year agreement was signed between the province and the federal government in 2024.
If you have questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream contact bcsf-cs@novascotia.ca.
Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream Articles
Spotlights
News Article
In NSFM’s Municipal Observer
- Canada Community Building Fund Assists Shelburne Marine Terminal Upgrade (488 KB) Winter 2022
- Canada Community building fund project highlight Town of Port Hawkesbury Macquarrie Community Park Improvements (204 KB) Summer 2022
- Double Helping of Federal Funding Supports Municipal Infrastructure Projects (2.84 MB) Summer 2021
- The Municipality of the County of Antigonish’s Market Street Water Tower & Utility Upgrade Project (2.44 MB) Spring 2021
Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream Signage
Municipalities are required to install temporary signs for many BCSF-CS projects. In some cases, alternatives will be considered, such as digital signage or plaques.
Details on the federal signage requirements can be found at Infrastructure Project Signage Guidelines - Introduction.
If you have additional questions, please contact Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada:
Email: signs-panneaux@infc.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-948-1148
Toll Free Number: 1-877-250-7154
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
