CWPP Program Funding – Application Process

Who Can Apply to the Program?

All local governments can apply.

This program is intended for and will give preference to medium- to high-risk communities who have not received funding under the program.

A precondition for application is credible evidence that there is an apparent risk to the community from interface fires. This evidence will allow a community to proceed to a more detailed assessment. Strategic Threat Analysis data, available through this program, will be used to assist in risk assessment during the approval process.

What is the Application Process?

Applications are made online thru this site. You will be required to request a BCeID prior to making the application.

The following information will be required as a part of the online application process:

Description of work to be undertaken
Identifying wildfire risk areas within the community and its interface areas.
Workplan, schedule and general overview of process
Budget
Funding requested, and in-kind contribution proposed
Resolution of Council or Board
Contact information for the project leader
Contact information for the person responsible for handling of GIS data.

To apply, click here.

If you encounter any difficulty with your electronic submission, please contact the UBCM Program Officer.

What is the Selection Process?

Once submitted, applications will be screened by both UBCM Program staff and MOFR Fuel Management Program Specialists.

Applications with be screened with the following criteria:
Application must be submitted by an "eligible applicant".
Application must be for an "eligible project".
Applicant must show that the lack of a wildfire protection plan is an identified or apparent risk to their community.

Applicants must draw on/use existing hazard mapping and assessments through MOF and other publications or reviews of existing legislative "tools" to implement plans (from the UBCM website).

Successful applicants will be informed by the UBCM Program Officer.