Projects involving the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) roads are&nbsp;ineligible&nbsp;for funding. If you have a safety concern involving these roads, please contact your&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-reports-and-reference/regional-district-contacts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">regional MoTI office</a>. To find out whether a road is under MoTI jurisdiction, please go to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/geographic-data-services/web-based-mapping/imapbc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iMapBC website</a>&nbsp;and follow the instructions below: <ol><li>Click on ‘Launch iMapBC’ on the right-hand side.</li><li>On the left side Home panel, click on the blue 'I want to...' button &gt; select ‘add Provincial Layers’.</li><li>Scroll down to 'Transportation' &gt; select 'Ministry of Transportation – Road Network' &gt; select ‘Road Features Inventory (RFI) Highways – MoTI'. The map layer showing MoTI roads has now been selected.</li><li>Navigate to your area or road of interest. </li><li>To view whether a road is under MoTI jurisdiction, click on the 'Layers' tab in lower left corner &gt; click on the selected layer arrow '&gt;' on the left panel &gt; select ‘zoom to visible scale’.</li><li>Roads/Highways with brown lines are under MoTI jurisdiction. Roads that do not have the brown lines are under municipal jurisdiction.</li></ol>

How do I find out whether a road is under the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s jurisdiction?

We are looking for well-thought-out, concise applications that outline how the specific project activities will reduce road-related injuries in your community. Where possible, we encourage you to use local data to support your project proposal and highlight how you will measure success. A strong application will outline partnerships and stakeholders, align with Vision Zero and Safe System principles, and provide a clear breakdown and justification for the proposed budget. Please review our <a href="https://vision-zero.azureedge.net/strapi/assets/Vision_Zero_BC_Application_Scoring_Guide_Oct_2023_fbee3bb592.pdf?updated_at=2023-10-21T00:11:37.867Z" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scoring Guide</a> for more information on how your application will be scored.

How do I write an impactful grant application for this Grant Program?

Yes, applicants may submit more than one application for different projects. Additional application forms can be requested on the main page after logging into the applicant portal (an account must be registered first).

Can I submit applications for multiple projects?

Vision Zero funding can only be used towards expenses incurred after the grant disbursal date. Retroactive payments are not allowed.

Can the funds be used toward costs incurred before the project start date?

Everyone is welcome to apply, including those who were funded in previous rounds. Returning applicants may submit a proposal that builds on their initial project or propose an entirely new project. We simply ask that you indicate on the application form whether or not you have received funding in previous years.

Can I apply to the current Vision Zero Grant Program if I received funding last year?

Please contact us, the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (bcinjury@bcchr.ca) to be connected with one of our grant leads. We will work with you and determine on a case-by-case basis, the health authority best suited for your application.

My project spans across multiple health authorities, how do I answer the "Category" field in the application form?

We welcome applications in text or an alternative format, including videos, audio files, PowerPoint presentations, etc. If you would like to submit through alternative means, please contact the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (bcinjury@bcchr.ca) for instructions to do so. All applications, regardless of what format they are submitted in, will be adjudicated the same way.

I would like to submit my grant application in video format, how do I do that?

Our Vision Zero grant application form is divided into seven parts. The first four tabs are for us to get to know you better and to get a general overview of what your project is about. Part D contains six questions - your responses for five of the six questions will be scored by our reviewers. Part E contains a bonus question for up to three extra points. You may include any supporting documents, text, links, etc., in Part F. Application tabs:<ul><li>Start Here - identify the Health Authority you are applying from &amp; name your application</li><li>Part A: Eligibility Screen - complete this section to check that you meet the requirements of the Vision Zero grant</li><li>Part B: Applicant Info - provide information about your organization and main project contacts</li><li>Part C: Basic Info - provide basic information about your proposed project</li><li>Part D: Project Info - provide details on what your project aims to achieve</li><li>Part E: Bonus - one question for bonus points</li><li>Part F: Additional Documents - an extra section to upload relevant documents (e.g., letters of support, images, references, etc.)</li></ul> For more information, visit our <a href="https://visionzerobc.grantplatform.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">grant platform</a>.

What is asked in the application form?

<blockquote>Got a question about our Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program and don’t see it below? Email us at <a href="mailto:bcinjury@bcchr.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bcinjury@bcchr.ca</a>.</blockquote>

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about our Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program and don’t see it below? Email us at bcinjury@bcchr.ca.