Starting October 28, communities in Ontario with populations under 100,000 can apply for funding to support infrastructure through the Green Infrastructure stream under the joint federal/provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
“The people of Ontario have water-related infrastructure needs, and we are helping them to fill the gaps, especially for projects that address critical health and safety concerns in our communities,” said Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott. “These investments make our local infrastructure safer and more reliable and give them the ability to grow economically.”
The initial intake of the Green Infrastructure stream targets projects in communities where it is needed most. Municipalities, First Nations, along with Local Service Boards, Conservation Authorities, and other not-for-profit entities who own eligible infrastructure assets may apply for project funding up to a maximum of $3 million in total per project for eligible costs.
Approximately $200 million dollars is available in federal and provincial funding.
“Our economy, our communities and our families all rely on good infrastructure,” said Minister Scott. “The province understands there is demand for our investments in these critical projects, including tackling immediate, critical local water, wastewater, and stormwater needs.”
The Ontario government anticipates launching an additional intake of the Green Infrastructure stream in 2020 that could focus on other emerging priorities for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
The Green Infrastructure stream, as per federal parameters, aims to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, enable greater adaptation and resilience to the impacts of extreme weather, and disaster mitigation. It also helps ensure communities can provide clean air and safe drinking water for everyone.
