TDM Funding and other ResourcesIf you wish to explore funding opportunities for your TDM project, start here. Please check back regularly to access the most up-to-date information. FEDERAL FUNDING PROVINCIAL FUNDING
OTHER FUNDING OTHER TDM RESOURCES FEDERAL FUNDING Green Municipal Fund, Federation of Canadian Municipalities The Green Municipal Fund™ (GMF) is a program that supports municipal initiatives across Canada that benefit the environment, local economies and quality of life through grants and below market loans. Eligibility: Applicants can request up to $4 million in loans and $400,000 in grants for each project. For municipal governments, GMF offers interest rates 1.5 per cent lower than the Government of Canada bond rate for the equivalent term. Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are evaluated within four to five months from the date they are received. This call for applications will remain open until at least March 31, 2010. The Governments of Canada, British Columbia and the UBCM entered into the Gas Tax Agreement in 2005. The Agreement is focused on achieving three environmental sustainability outcomes: reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner water and cleaner air. The Agreement includes over $635 million for BC over a five-year period through three delivery mechanisms: a Community Works Fund, a Strategic Priorities Fund and an Innovations Fund. Deadline: These funds have been fully committed, and are not currently accepting applications, but will offer funding for 2011-2014. PROVINCIAL FUNDING Building Canada Fund - Communities Component The Canada-British Columbia Building Canada Fund – Communities Component Agreement (BCF-CC) is part of a $2.2 billion Building Canada Framework Agreement, which will provide communities with support in addressing their infrastructure pressures. Eligibility: Under the BCF-CC Agreement, the provincial and the federal governments will each allocate $136 million to support local government infrastructure projects in communities with a population of less than 100,000 people. Eligible projects include public transit, recreation, sport and local roads, among others. Deadline: To be determined for 2010. Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Program (CIPP) Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Program (CIPP) is a cost-shared program where the Government of British Columbia will partner with local governments in the construction of new transportation cycling infrastructure. The goal of the program is to promote transportation cycling (cycling to work, school, or errands) as a means of reducing traffic congestion and green house gas (GHG) emissions. Eligibility: All British Columbia municipalities and regional districts are eligible to apply for up to $250,000. Deadline: The application deadline for 2009/10 has passed. Check back for funding announcements for 2010/11. Infrastructure Planning Grant Program The Infrastructure Planning Grant Program offers grants to local governments for projects related to the development of sustainable community infrastructure. Grants up to $10,000 are available to help improve or develop long-term comprehensive plans that include, but are not limited to: capital asset management plans, community energy plans, integrated storm water management plans, water master plans and liquid waste management plans. Eligibility: Grants can be used for a range of activities related to assessing the technical, environmental and/or economic feasibility of municipal infrastructure projects, including transportation infrastructure. Deadline: July 29, 2009 LocalMotion The $40-million LocalMotion program supports projects that promote physical activity, a reduction in car dependency and associated greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increased mobility for seniors and people with disabilities. Projects include vital pedestrian and cycling infrastructure that promote healthier, greener and more accessible communities, from improving sidewalks and creating bike paths to enhancing greenways and increasing accessibility to public amenities. Eligibility: LocalMotion provides up to 50 per cent of eligible projects costs, with a maximum contribution of $1 million per year. Deadline:To be determined for 2010. Towns for Tomorrow Towns for Tomorrow (started in 2007) provides up to 80 per cent of project funding for municipalities and regional districts with fewer than 5,000 residents, to a maximum contribution of $400,000. For communities of 5,000 to 15,000 residents, the program covers up to 75 per cent of eligible project costs, with a maximum contribution of $375,000. Eligibility: Projects eligible for Towns for Tomorrow funding include public transit projects, in addition to recreation, community development and local road projects, among others. Deadline: The application deadline for 2009/10 has now passed. Check back for updates for 2010/11. OTHER FUNDING Active Communities Grants The Active Communities Initiative Grant Program is designed to assist communities with the development and implementation of an Active Community Plan, or development and maintenance of walkways, trails and/or bikeways. Eligibility: Grants of up to $5,000 are offered twice a year.
Deadline: December 2009
Other TDM ResourcesThere is always something to learn from others championing sustainable transportation. Here is a list of recent TDM implemented in small and mid-size communities.
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