Community to Community (C2C) Program

Overview of the Community to Community (C2C) Program program:

This C2C program funds dialogues, relationship-building activities, and the creation of agreements between First Nations and local governments to strengthen collaboration and address shared community issues. The forums provide a platform for discussing reconciliation, joint emergency management planning, community services, cultural preservation, and regional economic development. Eligible activities include cultural safety training, the development of service agreements, joint community or economic development plans, and climate change emergency response strategies. The program supports local initiatives that work towards reconciliation in alignment with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

Benefits of the Community to Community (C2C) Program program:

• This grant allows communities to establish lasting partnerships, develop shared strategies, and create a foundation for reconciliation and cooperative action. It offers financial support for culturally appropriate engagement and provides a structured platform for addressing community challenges through collaborative planning.

Eligibility criteria of the Community to Community (C2C) Program program:

• Local Governments
• Indigenous Communities
• Eligible Costs
• Planning
• Equipment/Material Purchase
• Administration Fees
• Eligible costs are direct costs that are approved by the UBCM, properly and reasonably incurred, and paid by the applicant to carry out eligible activities.
• Eligible costs can only be incurred from the date of application submission until the final report is submitted. Under the C2C program, eligible activities must be cost-effective and may include:
• Forums
• Event organization (e.g. invitations, agendas, event planning, etc.)
• Event costs:
• Meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Venue/virtual rentals, including any required audio-visual equipment rentals
• Facilitation services and/or guest speakers
• Preparation of materials required for the forum, including printing costs
• Expenses related to joint visits to participants facilities, lands or buildings provided the visits occur as part of the forum
• Transportation between communities as required to attend a forum. Mileage estimates and calculations are required for vehicle travel
• Completion of event minutes, reports, etc. including printing costs