Community funding application information

Last updated on April 9, 2026

As part of the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program, the Ministry of Environment and Parks in partnership with the BC Lung Foundation offers funding to eligible applicants to start or continue a local program.

Eligibility requirements

Funding is available to any local government, First Nations, non-profit organization, airshed group, or air quality management organization that represents Red Zone communities or First Nations communities in British Columbia. These organizations are eligible to receive funding to support the delivery of a Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program.

Organizations applying for funding must demonstrate:

High local or regional need
Strong community buy-in
Capacity to deliver the program
Offer a long-term plan for education and program sustainability

Individual communities may submit proposals or join with other communities or the regional district to submit a proposal.

Communities are encouraged to offer the program over multiple years to build momentum and encourage lasting change.

Programs can be operated:

All year round
In the fall
In March and April during the industry discount period

Apply for funding

The submission period for the 2025 call for proposals has closed since mid-September 2025.

Groups interested in participating are welcome to email the program during the next call for proposals in 2026.

Program update

Please review:

Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program Update 2025/2026 (PDF, 211KB)

Proposal criteria

Please review:

Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program Project Proposal Template 2025/2026 (PDF, 154KB)

Funding decisions

Applications are evaluated using the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program Community Criteria 2025/2026 (PDF, 129KB).