Deadline: 21-Oct-22
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is seeking applications for its Volunteer & Composite Fire Department Training & Equipment Program 2022 to build the resiliency of volunteer and composite fire departments in preparing for and responding to emergencies through the purchase of new or replacement equipment and to facilitate the delivery of training.
Funding Information
- The Volunteer & Composite Fire Departments Equipment & Training funding stream can contribute a maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $30,000.00.
- However, due to the number of fire departments that may be under their jurisdiction, regional districts can apply for a maximum of $30,000.00 for each fire department that they have established a service area for in a single application.
Eligible Projects
- To qualify for funding, applicants must demonstrate the extent to which proposed project(s) will build the resiliency of volunteer and composite fire departments in preparing for and responding to emergencies.
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In addition, to qualify for funding, projects must:
- Facilitate training or purchase of equipment for volunteer or composite fire departments
- Be a new project (retroactive funding is not available)
- Be capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval
- Meet or working towards the BC Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards (available in September 2022)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are:
- Local governments (municipalities or regional districts) in BC
- First Nations (bands and Treaty First Nations) in BC
- Legally incorporated society-run fire departments in BC that are in good standing
- Improvement Districts in BC
For more information, visit UBCM.
For more information, visit https://www.ubcm.ca/cepf/volunteer-composite-fire-department-training-equipment