CleanBC Communities Fund

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• About the fund
• Program information
• Resources

About the fund

The CleanBC Communities Fund (CCF) provides provincial and federal funding for community infrastructure projects that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. While the fund is no longer open for new intakes, it continues to actively support cost-shared infrastructure projects that focus on management of renewable energy, improved access to clean-energy transportation, improved energy efficiency of buildings and the generation of clean energy.

The CCF is a component of the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure – Climate Change Mitigation sub-stream, with an overall focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Provincial and federal governments have invested up to $249 million across three intakes of CCF:

• Intake 1  - up to $49.7 million ($19.1 million provincial and $30.6 million federal)
• Intake 2  - up to $46 million ($21.1 million provincial and $25 million federal)
• Intake 3  - up to $153 million ($58.6 million provincial and $94.4 million federal)

Learn more about CCF-funded projects.

Learn more about the ICIP agreement between B.C. and Canada.

Program information

The third and final intake of the CCF closed in May 2022. 

The CCF was open to local governments, Indigenous applicants, not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.

Federal and provincial contributions varied depending on the type of applicant. See full funding details and eligibility criteria in the CleanBC Communities Fund Program Guide (PDF, 650KB).

Project outcomes

Projects must result in measurable GHG reductions and climate change mitigation in B.C. communities.

CCF projects improve or build new tangible physical infrastructure, primarily for public use and benefit. Routine maintenance and repair projects are not eligible.

 Projects must have met at least one of the following outcomes to have been considered eligible under the program:

• Outcome 1 - increased capacity to manage renewable energy
• Outcome 2 - increased access to clean energy transportation
• Outcome 3 - increased energy efficiency of buildings
• Outcome 4 - increased generation of clean energy

Projects must be completed by March 31, 2033.

View CCF funded projects.

Resources for funding recipients

Additional resources and information to support communities during the application and implementation process for the CCF include: 

• Program Guide (PDF, 650KB) - Learn about the CCF program functions, eligibility, objectives, application requirements, requirements before final approval, requirements after final approval, and how the program works in general
• ICIP Communications Protocol (PDF, 46KB) - Learn about the communications protocol that applies to all projects funded under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Here you can find information on how to contact Provincial or Federal staff to discuss official announcements, public announcements, or any media events planned for approved projects
• ICIP Signage Guidelines (PDF, 218KB) - Learn about signage production and installation for all approved projects
• ICIP Reporting Requirements (PDF, 104KB) - Learn about the reporting requirements for approved projects. Here you can find information related to the Periodic Progress Report, Budget Forecast Report, Claim Form and Final Report

Webinars

• Introductory webinar | Slide deck (PDF, 1MB)
  Learn more about the CCF program eligibility, objectives, application requirements, and tips from program staff and previously successful applicants to help strengthen your application submission. Note: while this webinar was originally delivered for Indigenous applicants, the content of the presentation is relevant to all applicants
• GHG Methodology webinar | Slide deck (PDF, 857KB)
  Gain a deeper understanding of the GHG assessment process and evaluation criteria, learn about best practices for generating baseline and project emissions scenarios, and view a question and answer session
• Innovation and Resilience webinar | Slide deck (PDF, 2.1MB)
  Learn how you can integrate innovation and climate resilience into your CCF application submission