Strategic Wildfire Prevention

Applications are currently being accepted for this program.

The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative is a suite of funding programs administered by UBCM and managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group. Since 2004, the initiative has supported communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface.

Applications for Community Wildfire Protections Plans, Fuel Management Prescriptions, Fuel Management Demonstration Projects and Operational Fuel Treatments are now being accepted. Funding permitting, the next application deadlines will be:

  • January 27, 2012
  • April 27, 2012
  • October 5, 2012

As the Fuel Management Information System is not available for new applications, local governments should submit all application materials to UBCM, and First Nations should submit all application materials to the First Nations Emergency Services Society.

2012 CWPP Program

The 2012 CWPP program can contribute a maximum of 50% of the cost of eligible activities - to a maximum of $15,000 - and the remainder (50%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2012 Fuel Management Prescription Program

The 2012 Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2012 Fuel Management Demonstration Project Program

The Fuel Management Demonstration Project program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities - to a maximum of $25,000 - and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2012 Operational Fuel Treatment Program

The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year. The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions.

2011 Community Wildfire Protection Plan Program

The 2011 CWPP program can contribute a maximum of 50% of the cost of eligible activities - to a maximum of $15,000 - and the remainder (50%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2011 Fuel Management Prescription Program

The 2011 Fuel Management Prescription program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2011 Fuel Management Demonstration Project Program

Formerly the pilot project program, the Fuel Management Demonstration Project program can contribute a maximum of 75% of the cost of eligible activities - to a maximum of $25,000 - and the remainder (25%) is required to be funded through community contributions.

2011 Operational Fuel Treatment Program

The Community Operational Fuel Treatment program can contribute a maximum of 90% of the cost of eligible activities up to $100,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year AND 75% of the cost of eligible activities from $100,001 to $400,000 in funding per applicant per calendar year. The remainder is required to be funded through community contributions.

2004-2010 Program

Applicants with projects funded between 2004-2010 should review the program guide and/or approval letters for reporting requirements. Final report documents should be submitted through the Fuel Management Information System.

 

Additional Information & Resources

Contact Information

For more information, local governments can contact Local Government Program Services at UBCM at (250) 356-5134 or lgps@ubcm.ca. First Nations can contact the Forest Fuel Management Department in the FNESS Kamloops office at (250) 377-7600 or ffminfo@fness.bc.ca.