ONTARIO-Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario recently announced that the Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream is now open in southern Ontario.
“Southern Ontario’s communities and regional economies are essential to building a stronger and more resilient Canada. Through FedDev Ontario’s delivery of the Build Communities Strong Fund, our government is investing in the community infrastructure that will help strengthen local economies, enhance community vitality, and create welcoming public spaces for people across the region.” said Solomon.
Through this stream, FedDev Ontario will invest $330 million over four years in local infrastructure that residents and families across southern Ontario use, from community buildings and recreation facilities to parks and trails and cultural spaces, to enhance community vitality across the region.
As part of this national initiative, Canada’s regional development agencies are delivering $1 billion over four years through the BCSF Local Impact Stream, a part of the BCSF Direct Delivery stream, to support community infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and advance regional economic development.
Eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and public-sector bodies across southern Ontario can now apply for funding to support community infrastructure projects that deliver economic, social, or environmental benefits for communities and the broader region.
The Build Communities Strong Fund supports investments that strengthen communities and help build Canada strong — today and for generations to come. To learn more about the fund, application deadlines and how to apply, visit BCSF Local Impact Stream in southern Ontario.
“The Build Communities Strong Fund will support communities across the country by building reliable infrastructure at a speed and scale not seen in generations. Through Canada’s Regional Development Agencies, we will deliver high-impact community infrastructure projects that Canadians can rely on – helping build Canada strong from coast to coast to coast.” stated Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.
