Community Readiness Program
The Community Readiness Program supports Basin communities’ ability to meet their needs during emergencies and disasters such as floods, wildfires, extreme heat or sustained power and communication interruptions.
Types of Eligible Projects
Eligible applicants may apply for funding for any or all the following activities:
- the purchase of emergency readiness equipment and supplies to be made available for community-wide benefit;
- enhanced regional emergency communications; and
- improvements to community use facilities that will be used during emergencies, including accessibility improvements.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include First Nations, non-profit organizations and local governments representing communities in the Columbia Basin Trust region for projects taking place within the region. Rural or remote communities, or Reception Centres serving rural and remote communities, will be prioritized.
Non-profit organizations must demonstrate the support of their Regional District or municipality.
How to Apply
This program is closed.
Deadline to Apply
This program is closed.
Final Report
