Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream

Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream is sponsored by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). Supports regionally significant infrastructure projects in Atlantic Canada to enhance local community spaces and increase climate resiliency.

Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream | Nova Scotia Funding Portal Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream Supports small-scale community infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, community assets, and climate resilience across Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream Supports small-scale community infrastructure projects that improve public spaces, community assets, and climate resilience across Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Environment, water and climate change 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. Strengthen community infrastructure. Improve public spaces and community assets.

Increase climate resilience. Support rural and regional communities. Deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits.

Replacement of infrastructure Climate adaptation projects Projects better suited to other Build Communities Strong Fund streams, including: Water and wastewater infrastructure Public transit infrastructure Active transportation infrastructure Postsecondary education infrastructure Health care infrastructure, including hospitals and health centres Be an eligible public-sector or non-profit organization.

Propose infrastructure that is publicly accessible or provides a public benefit. Demonstrate community benefits and infrastructure improvements. Show how the project supports community needs, particularly in rural or regional areas.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Regional Office (Halifax) 1-888-576-4444 Annapolis/Digby Office 902-579-5381 Antigonish/Guysborough/Pictou Office 902-870-3717 Colchester Office 902-890-0184 Hants/Kings Office 902-441-9712 Lunenburg Office 902-209-6275 Port Hawkesbury Office 902-951-0288 Shelburne/Queens Office 902-875-6069 Sydney Office 1-888-576-4444 Yarmouth Office 902-774-3296 Municipal-owned Organizations $76 million over four years Estimated Amount Per Fund Up to $1 million per project Letter of Intent Required Priority will be given to shovel-ready projects.

Projects should demonstrate clear community benefits. Additional flexibilities may be available for Indigenous recipients. Funding contributions will not exceed $1 million per project.

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