The Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) – Local Impact Stream provides funding for small-scale infrastructure projects that enhance community spaces and systems used by Atlantic Canadians. The program supports public-use infrastructure that delivers economic, social, and environmental benefits while improving community resilience to climate change. ACOA will deliver nearly $76 million over four years through this stream.

Objectives

• Strengthen community infrastructure.
• Improve public spaces and community assets.
• Increase climate resilience.
• Support rural and regional communities.
• Deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Eligible Activities

• New construction
• Expansion projects
• Renovations
• Retrofits
• Replacement of infrastructure
• Climate adaptation projects

Ineligible Activities

Projects better suited to other Build Communities Strong Fund streams, including:

• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Roads and sidewalks
• Public transit infrastructure
• Active transportation infrastructure
• Postsecondary education infrastructure
• Health care infrastructure, including hospitals and health centres