Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning

Applications are currently being accepted for this funding stream.
Next intake deadline: April 25, 2025 (funding permitting).

The intent of this funding stream is to support eligible applicants to develop Evacuation Route Plans and/or Public Notification Plans that provide information for First Nations, local governments, and community members in the event of an emergency.

Starting in 2023, this funding stream has been expanded to include public notification and evacuation route planning.

Please join the UBCM Funding Webinar: Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Webinar on November 20, 2024 (1.30 - 3.30 PM) to learn more about this intake. Register Here

Program Materials

The next application deadline is April 25, 2025.
- 2025 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning - Program and Application Guide (Updated October 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 cepf@ubcm.ca.
- 2025 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning - Final Report Form
The application deadline for 2024 was April 26, 2024.
- 2024 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning - Program and Application Guide (updated March, 2024)
- 2024 Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning - Final Report
The last application deadline was April 28, 2023. Applicants will be advised on the status of their application within 90 days of the application deadline.
- 2023 Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning - Program & Application Guide
- 2023 Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning - Final Report Form
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2021 Evacuation Route Planning Program & Application Guide
- 2021 Evacuation Route Planning Final Report Form