Deadline: 29-Nov-2024
The British Columbia Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program provides grants for projects on improving vulnerable road user safety.
This Grant Program supports initiatives that will make road access more equitable for all British Columbians. Grant recipients can use these funds for infrastructural improvements, policies or enforcement measures, educational campaigns, or other innovative projects that improve safety and equity.
Program Streams
- Applicants may apply to one of two program streams:
- Stream #1 is for the design and installation of low‐cost infrastructural improvements – temporary (pilot) or permanent changes – to roadways. Funds can be used to support costs associated with acquiring engineering department or local government administrator approval for construction-related projects. Implementation of these projects may also involve contributions from partner organizations (e.g., for professional services, labour, materials) to supplement this grant.
- This stream can also include other project goals, such as enacting policies or other proven or innovative initiatives that address vulnerable road user safety.
- Stream #2 projects fund projects that are directed by Indigenous communities and governments. This aligns with the BC Government’s commitment to reconciliation and working with Indigenous governments in a government‐to‐government relationship. Indigenous communities can set and direct their own priorities.
- Stream #2 grants may include any items listed under Stream #1, but also include other Indigenous‐led road safety priorities, such as road safety planning, driver training, community consultations, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, a bike-share program, etc.
Funding Information
- Successful projects can receive up to $20,000.
Eligible Projects
- Projects that are a great fit for Vision Zero funding will make roads safer and better for people. This includes improving current road designs, changing areas used by cars to create better spaces for walking and biking, and projects focused on public education and road safety planning.
- In addition, these projects must:
- Take place in British Columbia;
- For infrastructure improvement projects, roadways must NOT be under BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure jurisdiction;
- The project focus is on improving the safety of vulnerable road users;
- The project goal(s) aligns with Vision Zero principles of safe roads, safe speeds, and creating safe environments;
- Project activities and expenditures can be completed by March 31, 2026.
Who can apply?
- Local governments,
- Indigenous governments, and
- Non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) which can include, but is not limited to
- school districts, Parent Advisory Councils, road safety advocacy groups,
- Indigenous Friendship Centres, and charitable organizations.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Funding will not be provided for:
- Profit‐making activities, programs, and/or projects;
- Cash prizes;
- Purchases of alcohol and/or other drugs; and
- Ongoing operating expenses for established programs or projects.
For more information, visit BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit.