The Province of BC has renewed the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) with a new investment of $110 million. CEPF is a suite of funding streams intended to enhance the resiliency of local governments, First Nations and communities in responding to emergencies. Application deadlines for the 2022/23 funding streams are now posted.
All BC local governments and First Nations are eligible to apply. Society-run fire departments can also apply to the Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training stream. Funding maximums have been increased for all streams.
While program materials are still being developed, program guides and application forms for each stream will be posted as soon as they are ready. Funding permitting, additional intakes for the funding streams will be announced at a later date.
Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) and Non-Structural and Small-Scale Projects has an application deadline of September 30, 2022. Formerly Flood Risk Assessments, Mapping and Mitigation Planning, this stream has been adapted to reflect all hazards. Program materials will be posted in July.
Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments will have an application deadline of October 21, 2022. Program materials will be posted in August. This funding stream is unique: in addition to BC local governments and First Nations, society-run volunteer fire departments in good standing are also eligible to apply.
Indigenous Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility Training: application deadline November 25, 2022.
Emergency Support Services: application deadline January 27, 2023
Emergency Operations Centres: Training and Equipment: application deadline March 31, 2022
Public Notification and Evacuation Planning: application deadline April 28, 2023