Build Communities Strong Fund Direct Delivery stream

On this page

• Overview
• Funding
• Expression of interest
  • How to submit an expression of interest

Overview

The Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund will provide $6 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, to support regionally significant projects, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure. 

Funding

Eligible recipients under this stream consist of provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. Private sector entities are eligible if they are working in collaboration with an eligible public sector entity (province, territory or municipality) or Indigenous recipient.

Eligible assets under this stream include large building retrofits, climate adaptation, and community infrastructure.

Under this stream, regionally significant projects will need to consider private sector investment, including through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to maximize public investment capacity and reduce pressure on government budgets.

Projects will be identified by the federal government through various channels, including those named in Budget 2025, pipelines of projects within existing programs, consultations, and future open project intakes.

Expression of interest

The Government of Canada is moving quickly to build the infrastructure our country needs, which is why the Build Communities Strong Fund emphasizes momentum and rapid delivery.

Projects under this stream will aim to strengthen community resilience, support sustainable economic development, enhance environmental outcomes, and contribute to the cultural and social vitality of regions and communities.

Eligible project proponents can now submit their initial expressions of interest for projects. Proponents who are responsible for a project's implementation and who own – or will own – the asset(s) are eligible to apply.