Deadline: 30-Sep-22
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is accepting applications for its disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation Program to support eligible applicants to reduce risks from future disasters due to natural hazards and climate-related risks through the development and implementation of:
- Accurate foundational knowledge of the natural hazards they face and the risks associated with BC’s changing climate
- Effective strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and adapt to those risks.
Funding Categories
Funding is divided into three categories:
- Category 1: Foundational activities (risk mapping, risk assessments, planning)
- Category 2: Non-structural activities (land use planning, community education, purchase of eligible equipment)
- Category 3: Small scale structural activities
Funding Information
The DRR-CA funding stream can contribute 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of:
- Category 1 (Foundational Activities) : $150,000
- Category 2 (Non-Structural Activities): $150,000
- Category 3 (Small Scale Structural Activities): $2 million
Eligible Projects
To qualify for funding, all projects must be:
- A new project (retroactive funding is not available) or a subsequent phase of a DRR-CA related project;
- Capable of completion by the applicant within two years from the date of grant approval;
- Inclusive of engagement with impacted and affected parties, including First Nations, local governments, and equity-denied populations;
- Able to show that climate change is integrated into project methodology and deliverables to adapt to the impacts of climate change. While a range of scenarios are recommended, at a minimum the use of emissions scenarios RCP 8.5 or SSP5_8.5. Structural projects should use scenarios (or equivalent amount of global warming) appropriate for the design life.
Eligibility Criteria
- All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) and all First Nations (bands and Treaty First Nations) in BC are eligible to apply.
- Eligible applicants can submit one application per intake, including regional applications or participation as a partnering applicant in a regional application.
For more information, visit UBCM.
For more information, visit https://www.ubcm.ca/cepf/disaster-risk-reduction-climate-adaptation
