Building Canada Stronger Fund - Direct Delivery Stream

The Direct Delivery Stream supports infrastructure projects that may be difficult to execute through traditional funding programs due to their size, complexity, or strategic importance.

By taking a direct role in project delivery, the federal government helps accelerate initiatives that:

• Strengthen communities
• Improve access to essential services
• Support long-term economic growth
• Enable housing and population expansion

This approach ensures that priority infrastructure projects are delivered with greater coordination, speed, and impact.

How This Stream Works

Unlike conventional funding programs, the Direct Delivery Stream does not operate through a standard application intake process.

Instead, projects are:

• Identified based on federal priorities and community needs
• Advanced through collaboration with key stakeholders
• Delivered with direct federal involvement and oversight

This model is particularly suited for projects that require multi-level coordination or specialized delivery capacity.

Eligible Partners

Projects are typically developed in collaboration with:

• Municipal and local governments
• Indigenous communities and organizations
• Provincial and territorial governments
• Public sector entities and agencies

Rather than applying independently, organizations engage as project partners within a federally led delivery framework.

Eligible Projects

The Direct Delivery Stream supports transformational infrastructure projects that deliver measurable community benefits, including:

• Development of public-use and community infrastructure
• Construction and expansion of cultural, recreational, and civic facilities
• Infrastructure that improves accessibility and inclusivity
• Projects that support housing development and community growth
• Investments that enhance public service capacity and delivery

Projects must demonstrate a clear, long-term impact at the community, regional, or national level.

Why This Matters

Across Canada, many critical infrastructure projects face barriers such as:

• High capital requirements
• Complex stakeholder coordination
• Limited internal capacity for delivery

The Direct Delivery Stream addresses these challenges by enabling:

• Federal leadership in project execution
• Acceleration of priority infrastructure initiatives
• Delivery of projects that may otherwise not proceed

This makes it a strategic pathway for advancing large-scale infrastructure projects that are essential to community growth.

Positioning Your Project

Given the non-traditional structure of this stream, success depends on:

• Aligning your project with federal infrastructure priorities
• Demonstrating significant and measurable community impact
• Engaging early with relevant stakeholders
• Clearly articulating why direct federal delivery is required

Organizations with large, complex infrastructure plans should be proactive in exploring this opportunity.

How GrantMatch Can Help

GrantMatch offers strategic guidance to help organizations navigate complex programs, such as the BCSF Direct Delivery Stream.

We support:

• Project alignment and funding fit analysis
• Development of a strong strategic case for federal involvement
• Stakeholder engagement and positioning
• End-to-end support in advancing funding opportunities

Advance Your Infrastructure Project

With billions in federal investment allocated toward strengthening communities, the Direct Delivery Stream represents a unique opportunity to bring transformational infrastructure projects to life.