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CoNext: Climate Preparedness Hub

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Program Category: Climate Preparedness and Adaptation
Project Type(s): Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning

Deadline

2026-05-31, closing soon

Deadline Details

The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and spaces are limited. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

Funder

Fraser Basin Council (FBC)

Eligible Community

  • Local Governments
  • Indigenous Communities

CoNext Climate Preparedness Hub is a free, 4-month training program designed to build climate resilience in small, rural, and remote communities in BC. This program provides Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities with the skills, tools, and support needed to develop and implement effective climate adaptation strategies.

26 communities from across BC participated in the first two years of the program, with representation from First Nations, local governments, regional districts, and community organizations. The third year of CoNext, kicking off in September 2026, will build on this success and continue to support small communities in their climate preparedness journeyCoNext is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Year 3 of the program.

This opportunity is ideal for:

  • Small, rural, or remote communities in BC

  • Communities in the early stages of climate adaptation planning

  • Teams of 3+ people from diverse departments

Participants walk away with:

  • A custom climate profile that translates big climate data for your community into practical, place-based insights you can actually use

  • A short-term action plan with doable steps that won’t overwhelm your busy team

  • A stronger, more connected team that’s ready to keep moving forward, together

See the Application Package for more information.

Eligible Community

Primary applicant must be a municipality, regional district or First Nation community. 

Description of Funding

CoNext is 100% free, with an estimated value of $10,000 - $15,000. The main investment for your community is time and effort, which includes:

  • Assembling a diverse team for participation

  • Attending an interview with the project team to ensure you’re set up for success

  • Committing to attend all sessions and coaching calls throughout the program

  • Developing and presenting a short-term action plan at the end of the program