Community to Community Forum Funding

The Community to Community (C2C) Forum Program helps local governments and First Nations connect and build relationships.

The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs supports the Community to Community Forum Program through funds provided to the Union of BC Municipalities, which administers the program with the support of the First Nations Summit. The program is also supported by federal funding which typically matches the provincial contribution.

This funding helps neighbouring local governments and First Nations to jointly host forums to discuss common issues, challenges and mutual opportunities for the benefit of their communities. At times, province-wide events are held, open to all local governments and First Nations to attend to discuss shared experiences and best practices. 

Since 1999, more than 700 events have been held across B.C. Many forums have led to memorandums of understanding, protocol agreements and service agreements between local governments and First Nations. As well as improving relationships and helping build stronger understanding between communities, the forums also help support reconciliation.

Generally, the Union of BC Municipalities accepts applications from local governments and First Nations twice a year.

The C2C program can contribute a maximum of 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $10,000. Prior applicants are welcome to reapply to the funding program, and application materials are now available.