Deadline: 28-Nov-2025
The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program offers a valuable opportunity for communities and organizations working to make roads safer for everyone.
With grants of up to $20,000 available, this program specifically targets projects aimed at improving the safety of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, who face higher risks due to their lack of protection on the road. Award Term – April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (12 months).
This funding initiative supports a wide range of project types that contribute to road safety and equity. Grant recipients can use the funds for infrastructural upgrades, educational campaigns, policy development, enforcement measures, or other innovative efforts that reduce harm and improve access for all road users. The goal is to help build a transportation system that protects the most at-risk individuals while promoting fairness and inclusion across British Columbia.
The amount awarded will depend on how well the project aligns with the Vision Zero principles and the scale of the proposed work. Funding can be used for essential expenses such as purchasing materials, covering staff or contractor costs, and obtaining necessary approvals from engineering departments or government bodies. However, funding cannot be used for profit-making activities, prizes, alcohol or drugs, or the ongoing operations of existing programs.
Projects that redesign roadways, create new spaces for walking and cycling, or promote public awareness about road safety are especially encouraged. Special consideration will be given to projects located in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, as well as those that serve equity-seeking populations or address unmet road safety needs.
To be eligible, projects must be based in British Columbia. Infrastructure projects must not involve roads under the jurisdiction of the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Above all, the project must focus on improving the safety of vulnerable road users and reflect Vision Zero’s core principles: safe roads, safe speeds, safe road users, and safe environments.
This grant program presents a meaningful opportunity to take action toward safer, more inclusive streets. Whether through physical infrastructure or educational outreach, the right project can make a real difference in how people move safely throughout their communities.
For more information, visit BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit.
