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Municipal Funding Update [ Gibson Ingram ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/author/gibson) Dec 17, 2019 [British Columbia](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/british-columbia) [Federal Grants](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/federal-grants) [Funding for Municipalities](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/funding-for-municipalities) [Provincial Grants](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/tag/provincial-grants) ### Share this article [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/2019/12/bcmunicipalfundingupdate&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/2019/12/bcmunicipalfundingupdate&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/2019/12/bcmunicipalfundingupdate&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/2019/12/bcmunicipalfundingupdate&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) ### Subscribe ### Subscribe ![](https://grantmatch.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_312200610-1.jpeg) # B.C. Municipalities Are Currently Eligible For Substantial Grant Funding ## The GrantMatch Team Offers The Highest Probability Of Securing Funding Through 3 Key Programs: ### British Columbia's ICIP Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program #### Program Overview **The Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program** is currently open and accepting applications. This stream aims to support infrastructure projects that will make quality improvements to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater, as well as reductions to soil and air pollutants through solid waste diversion and remediation. #### Funding Communities in B.C can apply for a total federal and provincial contribution of **73.33%** of eligible project costs to support infrastructure through the Environmental Quality Program. Canada and British Columbia governments are investing up to **$150 million** in the second intake of ICIP Green to support infrastructure projects in communities across the province. #### Deadline The Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program Intake closes **February 26, 2020** ### Northern Development Initiative Trust - Connecting British Columbia #### Program Overview The Connecting British Columbia program helps pay for infrastructure required to deliver high-speed Internet connectivity to rural and remote areas of the province. #### Funding Funding can cover up to **50%** of the total eligible project costs. Additionally, the program will use a baseline funding level of **$250,000** per community in order to support the Program objectives. Funding can exceed this baseline in certain circumstances. #### Deadline The program will invite applications for funding through successive intakes until funds are exhausted. The first intake deadline is **February 15, 2020 ** ### Canada-B.C. Agri Innovation #### Program Overview The Canada-BC Agri-Innovation Program is designed to accelerate the pace of agrifood related innovation to enhance the sector's competitiveness, sustainability, productivity and resiliency. Priority for funding will be given to funding activities identified to advance innovation and competitiveness in BC’s agriculture, food or agri-products sectors, and include: - Advancement in plant, animal and food science - Energy and waste management - New product development and commercialization - Improvements in soil, water and air quality - Climate change adaptation #### Funding Funding is expected to be cost-shared, with significant potential for net benefit to the industry or agri-food region of the province. Eligible projects may be funded up to **75%** in cases where the potential benefit to industry or municipality is demonstrated to be substantial. #### Deadline The Canada-BC Agri-Innovation Program intake closes **January 31, 2020** #### It is crucial to identify projects and begin preparing your application as early as possible to meet these deadlines with a high quality application. Connect with the GrantMatch Team to get started today.   ## Similar posts [Canada Blog ](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs) In Canada ### [B.C. Budget: Grant and Incentive Programs](https://grantmatch.com/hot-new-programs/bc-budget-feb22?hsLang=en) On Tuesday, February 22nd, the B.C. Government released its Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. A number of grant and tax incentive programs were... GrantMatch Team Mar 10, 2022 In Canada ### [Northern B.C. 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