Deadline: 31-Dec-22
The Heritage BC is now accepting applications for its Climate Disaster Response Fund, a one-time grant opportunity that will provide limited resources to heritage focused organizations with heritage resources damaged by recent climate and natural disasters in British Columbia.
The Climate Disaster Response Fund has been developed to assist with the emergency remediation of heritage structures and sites in response to the damage caused by sudden and unforeseen events such as a violent windstorm, tornado, flood, forest fire, earthquake, ice storm, etc.
Funding Information
The total allocation of funds is $75,000.
What Work is Eligible?
The Climate Disaster Response Fund may provide financial contributions to address urgent remedial action where needed.
- disposal and clean up of debris in buildings and surrounding grounds
- hiring of a structural engineer to give initial assessment of damage
- temporary security of the building and/or site to prevent unwanted access
- engagement of of heritage professional, knowledge keeper, or other relevant personnel to assist with condition assessment, emergency stabilization and planning
- small scale repairs to damaged areas that have already been assessed
- exterior building conservation work, for impacted foundations, roofs, masonry, windows, doors, and other architectural features
- conservation mitigation of damaged historic structures, such as outbuildings, sheds, barns, bridges, trestles, railway turntables and platforms, etc.
- conservation of some original interior features or materials of a heritage building that has been damaged may be eligible only if they are legally protected or are formally recognized as special or essential character defining features
- conservation work for impacted historic sites, cemeteries, archeological sites, or cultural landscapes is limited to the direct repair of the existing historic resource, such as original memorials, grave markers or tombstones, fences, gates, rock walls, railings, area containment, or ground stabilization.
Eligibility Criteria
- First Nations, registered non-profit societies, museums, heritage sites, and archeological sites, with an annual operating budget of under $600,000, may apply for funding.
- Financial contributions are not made to individuals, unregistered organizations, or private businesses. Applicants must show direct impact on a heritage resource as a result of climate disasters within the past 12 months.
- Conservation work on heritage resources should meet acceptable conservation standards, as identified in the Standards and Guidelines.Applications must demonstrate an understanding of the Standards and Guidelines and how the heritage conservation work conforms to these standards.
- There must also be a reasonable planning framework in place to ensure timeliness and priorities have been established. Consultation and advice from supporting organizations such as BC Heritage Emergency Response Network (BCHERN), a conservation professional, a knowledge keeper or, a clear explanation as to why that is not necessary, will be expected in all applications.
- Applicants must be a current and up-to-date paid member (corporate, government, group, student or individual) of Heritage BC to submit an application.
For more information, visit Heritage BC.