Applications for the 2027 intake will be accepted October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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.
Program Materials
Applications will be accepted October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
- 2027 Intake FCFS Application-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - 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 2APPLY 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:
- 2027 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program Webinar (October 21, 2026) | Presentation Slides
- 2027 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 21, 2026) | Recording
Applications will be accepted October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
- 2027 Intake FCFS Allocation-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - 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 2APPLY 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:
- 2027 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program Webinar (October 21, 2026) | Presentation Slides
- 2027 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 21, 2026) | Recording
The application deadline for 2026 was April 30, 2026. Approved 2026 applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2026 Winter/Spring Closed Intake FCFS Application-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Program and Application Guide
- 2026 FCFS Application-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2026 Changes to FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program Webinar (February 4, 2026) | Presentation Slides
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (February 4, 2026) | Recording
- 2026 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
The application deadline for 2026 was April 30, 2026. Approved 2026 applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2026 Winter/Spring Closed Intake FCFS Allocation-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Program and Application Guide
- 2026 FCFS Allocation-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Interim and Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2026 FCFS Application-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
2026 FCFS Application-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Presentation Slides
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Recording
- 2026 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2026 FCFS Allocation-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
2026 FCFS Allocation-based Funding for FireSmart Activities - Interim and Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Presentation Slides
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Recording
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2026 FCFS Application-based Funding for Fuel Management Activities - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
2026 FCFS Application-based Funding for Fuel Management Activities - Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Presentation Slides
- 2026 FireSmart Funding & Supports Webinar (October 1, 2025) | Recording
- 2026 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2025 FCFS Application-based - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
- 2025 FCFS Application-based Final Report Form | updated January 2026
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2024 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Supplemental Instruction Guide
- 2024 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template Word format
- 2024 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template PDF format
- 2025 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2025 FCFS Allocation-based - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
- 2025 Allocation-based Funding Claims Form | updated January 2026
- 2025 FCFS Final Report Form | updated January 2026
Additional Materials for Applicants:
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2024 FCFS - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
- 2024 FCFS - Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Applicants:
- 2023 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Supplemental Instruction Guide
- 2023 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template Word format
- 2023 Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Template PDF format
- 2024 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2024 FCFS Allocation-based - Program and Application Guide | updated January 2026
- 2024 Allocation-based Funding Claims Form
- 2024 FCFS - Final Report Form
Additional Materials for Recipients:
Approved applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2023 Program & Application Guide - updated January 2026
- 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
- 2023 GIS Materials (Geodatabase Template, BC Fuel Type Layer, ReadMe First Document and Common Rejection Issues with Spatial Submissions Document)
- 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 - updated form coming soon
- Sample AOI-WUI Map for CWRP Applications - added June, 2024
- 2022 Residential Use of Wood Chips Memo
- CRI Summary of Approved Projects 2019-2026 (as of June 2026)
- Frequently Asked Questions (January 2026)
For general program enquiries, questions and support please contact:
Local Government Program Services
cri@ubcm.ca
604-270-8226 ext. 220