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.
The FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (FCFS) program will be closing its current intake for applications on January 30 due to a lack of funding. To ensure a fair process for administering the remaining funds available, the program will reopen on Monday February 2 with a competitive adjudicated grant process. This intake will receive applications until April 30.
UBCM has released the 2024 Outcomes Report, covering results of Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) investments in BC from January 1 to December 31, 2024. This is the first outcomes report under the renewed agreement, which will transfer $3.6 billion to BC communities over 10 years. New this year, the report demonstrates how regular investment in infrastructure is helping to address housing pressures across British Columbia.
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.
Applications will be accepted for the 2026 intake of the Local Government Development Approvals program starting January 5, 2026 until the March 13 deadline.
This program supports the implementation of established best practices and testing of innovative approaches to improve development approvals processes, while meeting local government planning and policy objectives.
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.
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.
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.
A new intake for the Next Generation 911 funding program has been confirmed. Applications will be accepted starting October 1, 2025, with a deadline of February 13, 2026. Funding for the Next Generation 911 program is provided by the Province of BC and administered by UBCM.
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.