Deadline: 27-Jan-23
The Emergency Support Services Program is now open for applications to support eligible applicants to build local capacity to provide emergency support services through volunteer recruitment, retention and training, including in-house training, and the purchase of ESS equipment.
The focus of the ESS funding stream for the 2023 intake continues to be support of the modernization of local ESS programs in order to move toward digital registration and reporting through the Evacuee Registration & Assistance (ERA) Tool. Additionally, the intake will focus on promoting knowledge sharing, enhancing mutual aid, and for applicants to act as host communities.
Funding Information
The Emergency Support Services funding stream can contribute a maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
Eligible Projects
To qualify for funding, projects must be:
- A new project (retroactive funding is not available)
- Capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval
- Be in alignment with Emergency Support Services policies and operational guidelines
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/emergency-support-services