Funding opportunities from UBCM and other organizations of interest to members.
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.
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.