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Community Emergency Preparedness Fund [Umbrella Program]

Program Category: Climate Adaptation
Program Sub-Category: Emergency Mitigation / Preparedness / Planning
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Status: Open

Funder

Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

Deadline Details

The next intake for the CEPF is the Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Program which closes on January 31, 2025 (funding permitting).

Funder Organization Type

  • BC Local Government and Associations

In Partnership With

BC Provincial Government

The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of First Nations, local governments, and communities in responding to emergencies. Funding is provided by the Province of BC and is administered by UBCM.

Eligible Community

All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) and all First Nations (bands and Treaty First Nations) in BC are eligible to apply.

Required Community Contribution

No community contribution required

Funding Stacking Restrictions

Yes

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 CEPF.

Application Limit per Community

1

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Applications are required to be submitted in two steps prior to the application deadline:1. LGPS Online Application Form2. Application Worksheet

See the Program Guides for more details.

Type of Funding

  • Grant

Range of Funding Available per Project

  • Under $100 000

Description of Funding

Depends on funding stream.

Percentage of Project Funded

100%

Maximum of 100% of eligible costs.

Eligible Costs

Capacity Building for the Community

Depends on funding stream.

Ineligible Costs

Depends on funding stream.

Reporting Requirements

Final report only

Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision

3 months

Applicants will be advised of the status of their application within 90 days of the application deadline.

Eligible applicants can submit one application per intake, including regional applications or participation as a partnering applicant in a regional application.