Grants
B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program
Ministry of Transportation & InfrastructureDescription
Active transportation relates to human-powered forms of commuting to work, school, recreation, socializing or running errands. It can take many forms and is continually evolving as new technologies emerge. It includes:
- Walking
- Cycling
- Rolling (skateboarding, in-line skating)
- Other emerging modes that are legal in B.C.
The B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program provides cost-sharing opportunities for network planning grants and infrastructure grants. Funding from these grant programs support the development of active transportation infrastructure for all ages and abilities. For example, infrastructure grants fund:
- Multi-use protected travel lanes
- Pedestrian and cycling safety improvements
- End-of-trip facilities and other amenities
- Lighting and way-finding
Eligibility
The B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program offers two grant options for Indigenous governments and local governments, including municipalities, regional districts, Islands Trust, and Indigenous Economic Development corporation where the Nation is the shareholder. Indigenous applicants or partnership applications between Indigenous and local governments may apply anytime. Non-Indigenous applicants must apply during an annual intake period.
Funding
Active Transportation Network Planning Grant
The province cost-shares to a maximum of 50%, or $50,000 whichever is less.
Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant
The province cost-shares to a maximum of $500,000 per project.
How to Apply
Before applying for a grant, please review the Program Guidelines. The next intake will open on September 1, 2023 for local governments. Indigenous communities or local governments working in partnership with an Indigenous community may apply at any time. Please contact program staff at [email protected].
Application Period
The next intake will open on September 1, 2023.