Many B.C. communities want to reduce emissions but face high costs for major infrastructure upgrades. The CleanBC Communities Fund helps by supporting clean energy and climate-focused projects that benefit the public. This fund is part of the federal–provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and backs projects that create measurable greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions across British Columbia.
The CleanBC Communities Fund (CBCF) offers non-repayable infrastructure grants for projects that cut emissions and improve clean energy access in B.C. communities.
Projects must involve building or upgrading tangible public infrastructure and align with CleanBC climate goals. Funding is cost-shared between governments and applicants, depending on the applicant type and project stream.
Key outcomes supported by the fund:
To qualify, projects must involve physical infrastructure and meet at least one of the program’s climate outcomes.
Projects must be for public use or benefit, even when led by a private organization.
For more details, see What Business Expenses Are Eligible Across Canadian Grants and Loans.
The CleanBC Communities Fund welcomes applications from a range of organizations, as long as the project delivers public benefit in B.C.
Eligible applicants:
All applicants must operate in British Columbia and propose projects that result in measurable GHG reductions.
There is no fixed maximum grant amount. Funding depends on:
Most projects involve shared funding between federal, provincial, and applicant contributions. Exact percentages are confirmed during the intake and agreement stage.
All approved projects must be completed by March 31, 2033.
Application intakes open at certain times and are managed by the Province of British Columbia.
Typical application steps:
Before applying, it’s helpful to use tools such as an eligibility matcher to quickly check if your organization type and project fit CleanBC Communities Fund requirements. GrantHub tracks active infrastructure and clean energy grant programs across Canada, making it easier to compare your options over time.
Not quantifying GHG reductions
Applications must clearly show how emissions will be reduced and how those reductions will be measured.
Proposing non-infrastructure projects
Policy work, education-only programs, or research without construction are not eligible.
Assuming for-profit projects are excluded
For-profit organizations can apply if the project delivers public benefit.
Underestimating timelines
Large infrastructure projects need realistic schedules that fit within the program’s completion deadline.
No. Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant for approved infrastructure projects.
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply when the project serves a clear public benefit, such as shared clean energy infrastructure.
You must estimate and report expected emissions reductions using accepted calculation methods. These reductions are reviewed as part of the assessment process.
Yes. Indigenous governments and organizations are eligible applicants under the program.
All funded projects must be completed by March 31, 2033.
The CleanBC Communities Fund can help cover major infrastructure costs for B.C. communities and organizations working on clean energy and climate projects. If you want to compare grants or check program fit, GrantHub offers up-to-date listings for infrastructure and clean energy funding in B.C. and across Canada.
You may also want to explore related guides such as How to stack grants and loans without violating funding rules and What expenses are eligible under regional economic development grants.
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