CEPF: Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training
Program Category:
Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation
Program Sub-Category:
Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning
Status: Closed
Funder
Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)
Deadline Details
Funding permitting, the 2024 application deadline is scheduled for October 18, 2024.
Funder Organization Type
- BC Provincial Government
- BC Local Government and Associations
The intent of this funding stream is to build the resiliency of volunteer and composite fire departments in preparing for and responding to emergencies through the purchase of new or replacement equipment and to facilitate the delivery of training. Ongoing operational costs and the purchase of major fireapparatus are not eligible.Eligible applicants are:
- Local governments (municipalities or regional districts) in BC
- First Nations (bands and Treaty First Nations) in BC
- Legally incorporated society-run fire departments in BC that are in good standing
- Improvement Districts in BC
The Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training funding stream can contribute amaximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
Eligible Community
Eligible applicants are:
- Local governments (municipalities or regional districts) in BC
- First Nations (bands and Treaty First Nations) in BC
- Legally incorporated society-run fire departments in BC that are in good standing
- Improvement Districts in BC
Eligible applicants can submit one application per intake, including regional applications or participation as a partnering applicant in a regional application.
Required Community Contribution
No community contribution required
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared and, depending on the total value, may decrease the value of the funding. This includes any other grant funding and any revenue that is generated from activities that are funded by the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
Application Limit per Community
1
Professional Input Required
No
Specific Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for funding, applicants must demonstrate the extent to which proposed project(s) will build theresiliency of volunteer and composite fire departments in preparing for and responding to emergencies.In addition, to qualify for funding, projects must:
- Facilitate training or purchase of equipment for volunteer or composite fire departments
- Be a new project (retroactive funding is not available)
- Be capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval
Type of Funding
- Grant
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
Description of Funding
The Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training funding stream can contribute a maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
However, due to the number of fire departments that may be under their jurisdiction, regional districts can apply for a maximum of $30,000.00 for each fire department that they have established a service area for in a single application.
Percentage of Project Funded
100%The Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training funding stream can contribute a
maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
However, due to the number of fire departments that may be under their jurisdiction, regional districts
can apply for a maximum of $30,000.00 for each fire department that they have established a service
area for in a single application.
Eligible Costs
Capacity Building for the CommunityEligible costs are direct costs that are approved for funding, properly and reasonably incurred, and paid by the applicant to carry out eligible activities. Eligible costs can only be incurred from the date of application submission until the final report is submitted.
Ineligible Costs
Any costs incurred prior to signing a funding agreementReporting Requirements
Final report only
Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision
3 monthsApplicants will be advised of the status of their application within 90 days of the application deadline.