Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training

Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted at any time during this period; however, applications will only be reviewed after the intake closes.

The intent of this funding stream is to enable volunteer fire departments and composite fire departments to prepare for and respond to emergencies through training and the purchase of essential equipment. Ongoing operational costs and the purchase of major fire apparatus are not eligible.

Please join the UBCM Funding Webinar: 2025-2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Funding on October 8, 2025 (1:30 – 3:30 PM) to learn more about this intake. Register Here

Program Materials

Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025. Applications can be submitted at any time during this period; however, applications will only be reviewed after the intake closes.
Intake deadline: October 31, 2025.
- 2025 Volunteer Fire Department - 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
- 2025 Volunteer Fire Department - Final Report Form
The application deadline for 2024 was October 18, 2024. Approved 2024 applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
Approved 2023 applicants should refer to the program guide for reporting requirements.
- 2023 - Program and Application Guide - Updated December 2023
- 2023 - Final Report Form