Small community grants

Last updated on September 1, 2023

Small community grants are unconditional grants for municipalities to assist them in providing basic services. The grant is available to municipalities with populations up to approximately 19,000.

Grant amounts are based on a formula that incorporates a base amount, population and assessment values.

Contact us if you have any questions about small community grants.

Legislation

The Local Government Grants Act and Local Government Grants Regulation have detailed information on provincial funding for local governments.

Grants Search Tool

Grants are a rich resource for funding economic development priorities. Use the grants search tool to locate funding through existing provincial and other (non-governmental, regional, federal) programs and initiatives.

Civic Info BC

Find the complete list of grants available to local governments:

Contact information

Contact us if you have questions about small community grants.

Victoria Office
250 387-4060
Toll Free
1 800 663-7867
Mailing
Finance and Infrastructure Branch
PO BOX 9838 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC
V8W 9T1