Funding opportunities from UBCM and other organizations of interest to members.
Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Most of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2025-26 intakes are now open.
Funding streams under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund have been confirmed for the next three years and intakes will open soon for fall 2025 and winter 2026. Funding for CEPF is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM.
Funding permitting, the following intakes have been scheduled. Depending on the volume of applications and other factors, this schedule is subject to change.
Each month, we provide an update on funding programs administered by UBCM along with and information on other programs, events, and resources of interest to local governments and First Nations.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.
Program information for the 2026 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports program is now available. The intake will open October 1, 2025. UBCM staff will host two webinars for applicants to learn about changes to the 2026 program on July 23 and October 2. Please register in advance.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.
The first intake for the Strategic Priorities Fund under the new 2024-2034 CCBF agreement is now open for applications. This intake will make $125 million in funding available for eligible applicants.
The Strategic Priorities Fund is designed for infrastructure and capacity-building projects that are large in scale and regional in impact, or innovative and aligned with the program's objectives of supporting productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following funding programs. A complete and chronological listing (by intake deadline) of currently offered Local Government Program Services grants is also available on the UBCM website.
If your local government received funding from the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2024, it’s time to submit the Annual Expenditure Report. Reports are due June 1, 2025.
Local governments that received funding through any stream of the Canada Community-Building Fund in 2024 are required to report back on project activity and spending. This includes the Community Works Fund and Metro Vancouver Regional Fund program streams, and the pooled program stream, the Strategic Priorities Fund.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025/26 Community to Community (C2C) program. The C2C program supports the advancement of First Nation/local government reconciliation and relationship building.