The Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream will provide $6 billion over 10 years beginning in 2026–27 to support regionally significant infrastructure, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure projects. The program focuses on shovel-ready projects that strengthen community resilience, support sustainable economic development, and improve environmental and social outcomes. Eligible recipients include municipalities, provinces and territories, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, and private-sector entities working with eligible public-sector partners.

Program Objectives:

• Support regionally significant infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Strengthen community resilience and climate adaptation capacity.
• Support sustainable economic development and community growth.
• Enhance environmental outcomes and public infrastructure renewal.
• Improve cultural and social vitality within communities and regions.
• Accelerate infrastructure delivery through shovel-ready projects.

Program Requirements:

• Projects must be shovel-ready.
• Construction must be able to begin within 12 months.
• Projects must have Class C cost estimates at a minimum.
• Project must support regionally significant infrastructure, climate adaptation, or community infrastructure objectives.
• Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest with all required applicant and project information.