Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation

Applications are currently being accepted for this funding stream.
Next intake deadline: October 4, 2024 (funding permitting).

The intent of the Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation (DRR-CA) funding stream is to support eligible applicants to reduce risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risks through the development and implementation of:

Accurate foundational knowledge of the natural hazards they face and the risks associated with BC’s changing climate
Effective strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and adapt to those risks.

Please join the UBCM Funding Webinar: Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Webinar on
July 16, 2024 (1.30 - 3.30 PM) to learn more about this intake. Register Here

Program Materials

The next application deadline is October 4, 2024.
- 2024/25 DRR-CA - Program and Application Guide
- Applications are required to be submitted in two steps prior to the application deadline:
  Step 1 | Online Application Form
  This online form must be completed for all applications to LGPS funding programs and includes questions that are common to all grant applications. When the LGPS Online Application Form is submitted, the applicant will receive an email confirmation including the file number that has been assigned to the application and a copy of the Application Worksheet that must be completed as part of Step 2.
  APPLY NOW (link to Online Application Form)
  Step 2 | Application Worksheet
  This worksheet contains questions that are specific to the funding stream and must be submitted by email to UBCM with all other required attachments.
  More information about the LGPS Online Application Tool, including access to sample Application Forms and Worksheets, is available on our LGPS General Information and Forms webpage. Refer to the Program and Application Guide for any additional information on the new process, worksheet questions and the documents that will be required to be submitted during each step or contact us for further information at cepf@ubcm.ca.
- CEPF Webinar - July 16, 2024 (1.30-3.30 PM) | Register Here
- 2024/25 DRR-CA - Final Report Form | Coming Soon
Applications are not currently being accepted for this funding stream.
The application deadlines for the 2023/24 intake were October 6, 2023 and March 28, 2024.
The application deadline was February 24, 2023.
- 2022/23 DRR-CA - Program & Application Guide (updated Nov 2022)
- 2022/23 DRR-CA - Final Report Form