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 CWPP Program Guide [PDF - 220 KB]
- 2012 CWPP Program Application [DOC - 84 KB]
- 2012 CWPP Final Report Form [DOC - 80 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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 Presecription Program Guide [PDF - 212 KB]
- 2012 Prescription Program Application [DOC - 84 KB]
- 2012 Prescription Final Report Form [DOC - 80 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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 Demonstration Program Guide [PDF - 216 KB]
- 2012 Demonstration Program Application [DOC - 84 KB]
- 2012 Demonstration Final Report Form [DOC - 84 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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.
- 2012 Operational Program Guide [PDF - 180 KB]
- 2012 Operational Application Form [DOC - 88 KB]
- 2012 Operational Final Report Form [DOC - 100 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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 Program & Application Guide (updated Sept. 2011) [PDF - 207 KB]
- 2011 CWPP Final Report Form [DOC - 93 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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 Program & Application Guide (updated Sept. 2011) [PDF - 212 KB]
- 2011 Prescription Final Report Form [DOC - 91 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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.
- 2011 Program & Application Guide (updated Sept. 2011) [PDF - 218 KB]
- 2011 Operational Final Report Form [DOC - 114 KB] - due within 30 days of project completion as outlined in project approval letter
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.
- CWPP Program & Application Guide [PDF - 174 KB]
- Prescription Program & Application Guide [PDF - 177 KB]
- Pilot Project Program & Application Guide [PDF - 170 KB]
- Operational Program & Application Guide [PDF - 181 KB]
Additional Information & Resources
- Q&As for 2011 SWPI [PDF - 97 KB]
- Fuel Management Prescription Template [DOC - 162 KB]
- Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Threat Assessment Worksheet [PDF - 56 KB]
- Rating Interface Wildfire Threats in BC [PDF - 700 KB]
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.
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