The Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream (BCSF-CS) provides up-front, predictable, and long-term funding to support local infrastructure priorities. This critical funding stream allows municipalities to advance key infrastructure initiatives, including projects that can help increase housing supply and affordability such as roads, water, and wastewater systems. Other projects supporting strong communities, economic growth, and a cleaner environment may include tourism, sport or culture infrastructure, fire stations, brownfield redevelopment, energy systems, and capacity building.
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 BCSF-CS (formerly CCBF) over the period 2024-2029, with a strong emphasis on facilitating the conditions for the construction of new homes. A new 10-year agreement was signed between the province and the federal government in 2024.
In some cases, municipalities will be required to report on how specific infrastructure projects contribute to housing development. Nova Scotia municipalities recognize the significant role infrastructure plays in fostering housing growth and creating vibrant, livable communities.
If you have questions about the Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream contact bcsf-cs@novascotia.ca.
Build Communities Strong Fund Community stream Articles
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
