Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 intake of this funding stream. Funding permitting, eligible applicants may submit one application between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024. Program materials for the 2025 intake are now available and completed applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2024.
The FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program provides funding to local governments and First Nations in BC to increase community resiliency by undertaking community-based FireSmart planning and activities that reduce the community’s risk from wildfire.
Please join the UBCM Funding - 2025 Community Resiliency Investment Webinar on July 30, 2024 (1.30 - 3.30 PM) to learn more about the 2025 intake. Register Here
Funding permitting, eligible applicants may submit one application between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025.
Additional Materials for Applicants:
Funding permitting, eligible recipients may submit a funding request between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025.
Additional Materials for Applicants:
Funding permitting, eligible applicants may submit one application between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.
- 2024 FCFS - Program and Application Guide - updated April 2024
- 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 cri@ubcm.ca.
Additional Materials for Applicants:
Funding permitting, eligible recipients may submit a funding request between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024.
- 2024 FCFS Allocation-based - Program and Application Guide - updated April, 2024
- Funding requests 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 Allocation-based Funding Worksheet that must be completed as part of Step 2.APPLY NOW (link to Online Application Form)
Step 2 | Allocation-based Funding 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 cri@ubcm.ca.
Additional Materials for Recipients:
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2023 Program & Application Guide - updated February, 2024
- 2023 Final Report Form
- 2023 Final Report Worksheet 1
- 2023 Final Report Worksheet 2
- 2023 Final Report Worksheet 3
- 2022 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template Word Format
- 2022 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template PDF Format
- 2022 CWRP Supplemental Instruction Guide
- 2023 FCFS Cost Calculator Tool
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2021 Program & Application Guide - updated November 2020
- 2021 Final Report Form
- 2021 Final Report Worksheet 1 - updated July, 2022
- 2021 Final Report Worksheet 2 - updated January, 2022
- 2020 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template
- 2020 CWRP Supplemental Instruction Guide
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2020 Program & Application Guide - updated April, 2022
- 2020 Final Report Form
- 2020 Final Report Worksheet 1 - updated July, 2022
- 2020 Final Report Worksheet 2
- FireSmart BC Information Sheet - updated June, 2024
- Firesmart Assessment Flowchart
- FireSmart Assessment Work Hours Estimate Form - updated June, 2024
- FireSmart Roadmap
- FireSmart Structure Protection Trailer Inventory Form
- GIS Materials (geodatabase template, copy of the spatial appendix and ReadMe document)
- Sample AOI-WUI Map for CWRP Applications - added June, 2024
- 2022 Residential Use of Wood Chips Memo
- CRI Summary of Approved Projects 2019-2024 (as of April 2024)
For general program enquiries, questions and support please contact:
Local Government Program Services
cri@ubcm.ca
604-270-8226 ext. 220