In 2025 the District was awarded grants worth almost $1.7 million, which is a significant portion of our budget.
This funding strengthens our ability to mitigate risks and enhance community safety, with major investments supporting infrastructure, accessibility, emergency preparedness, and organizational capacity building.
- $855,018 – Canada Community-Building Fund (Gas Tax), Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)
- $250,000 – Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund, Province of BC
- $164,000 – Small Community Grant, Province of BC
- $161,000 – Traffic Fine Revenue Grant, Province of BC
- $93,099 – Enabling Accessibility Fund, Government of Canada
- $48,000 – Indigenous Engagement – Emergency & Disaster Management Act, Province of BC
- $47,000 – Local Government Internship Program Grant, Local Government Management Association
- $40,000 – Emergency Operations Centres Equipment & Training Program, UBCM
- $10,000 – C2C Grant, UBCM
We are grateful to the organizations that provided this important funding for Central Saanich.