The Canada Community-Building Fund in Ontario

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides permanent and stable funding for local infrastructure. Funding is provided by the Government of Canada.

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Canadian municipalities receive over $2.4 billion from the Canada Community-Building Fund (formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund) each year; Ontario's share is over $900 million. Funds are distributed to communities across the province on a per-capita basis.

Since its launch in 2005, municipalities receiving CCBF funds through AMO have invested over $10 billion from the Fund into about 14,000 local projects. Funds can be invested across 18 project categories to promote economic growth, strengthen communities, and improve the environment.

Updates & Profiles

• Project Profiles
Clean and reliable drinking water is something Ontarians rely on every day, and maintaining it is no small effort. This is especially true for a remote municipality like Red Lake in
• Project Profiles
The Town of Woodstock used $30,000 from the CCBF to improve the energy systems and safety features at the local police station, deemed necessary due to the age of the existing
• Announcements
There has never been a better time to explore local attractions across Ontario. Ontario Municipalities have been using the CCBF to build up tourist attractions and cultural landmarks
• Project Profiles
Enhancing public safety, extending longevity of assets, and efficiently allocating funds are all priorities for the Town of Huntsville. Located in Muskoka with a population of 21,000
• Project Profiles
Located on the edge of Algonquin Park, the Township of South Algonquin often experiences intense weather events – especially during the winter and spring months. This especially impacts
• Project Profiles
The City of Oshawa is focused on reducing their energy consumption, emissions, and spending. That’s why the City invested $44,000 from the CCBF to conduct energy audits of city-owned