[BCMA] Fwd: Province includes heritage infrastructure in new funding program

Tue Sep 22 11:22:37 PDT 2020

Greetings,

Yesterday, the Province released details for the Community Economic
Recovery Infrastructure Program, which includes a funding stream for
“Unique Heritage Infrastructure”. With a funding envelope of nearly $20M,
this is the single largest fund ever to be rolled out by the Province to
support heritage infrastructure in BC’s communities.

You will find all the details here: www.gov.bc.ca/CERIP

If you intend to apply for funds, it is critical that you ensure you have a
BCeID number. If you need a number, please visit:
https://www.bceid.ca/register/business/getting_started/getting_started.aspx.
 We highly recommend you submit a BCeID application this week, as there is
a good chance processing will be delayed. Further information about BCeID
is on pages 7 and 8 of the program guide.
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/economic-recovery/community-infrastructure-program/cerip_guide.pdf>

You will also be required to request access to the Province’s Local
Government Information System(LGIS), which is the portal for funding
applications. Please refer to page 8 of the program guide.
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/economic-recovery/community-infrastructure-program/cerip_guide.pdf>

Eligibility is described in the program guide, pages 4 to 6. In summary:

   - Not-for-profits, local governments, and Indigenous
   governments/organizations are eligible
   - Eligible projects: for construction, development, economic investment,
   or cultural heritage works including renewal, rehabilitation, expansion or
   material enhancement of a community public project; be community/and or
   visitor-oriented, open for use to the public and not limited to a private
   membership;
   - Unique Heritage Infrastructure will support shovel-ready projects to
   conserve, repair, rehabilitate or develop cultural heritage infrastructure,
   including heritage structures, cultural heritage sites, landscapes and
   trails or that is infrastructure associated with an historic place that:
      - Supports the safeguarding and transmission oral history and/or
      cultural heritage knowledge, traditions, practices, crafts and building
      stewardship;
      - Supports cultural heritage documentary history research; and/or
      - Houses and safeguards cultural heritage materials and belongings,
      including repatriated Indigenous materials.
   - (please refer to the program guide for complete details)

The Province has prepared extensive information that is currently available
on the program website <http://www.gov.bc.ca/CERIP> and program guide.
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/economic-recovery/community-infrastructure-program/cerip_guide.pdf>
 We will highlight some key points here:

   - The application portal will open on October 1 and will close on
   October 29. There will be no extensions or exceptions to the dates.
   - Applications will be peer reviewed by the end of November and
   successful fund recipients should receive notices by the end of December.

   - Your proposed project must start before December 31, 2021 and be
   completed before March 31, 2023.  The timeline permits for two construction
   seasons. Funding cannot be applied retroactively; program activities
   must start after approvals have been announced.
   - A final report will be required.
   - A key focus of the program is economic recovery and you must take that
   into consideration when preparing the application and, later, the final
   report. You should consider questions such as: How does my project
   stimulate local economy? Who will be employed through this project? How
   much will they be paid? What are the ongoing economic effects? Will future
   job positions be created?
   - Heritage will be interpreted broadly. See page 10 of the program guide
   for more information.
   - New infrastructure is eligible, but it must have the purpose of
   conserving heritage (an example might be a shed to protect a railcar).
   - Applicants will not be required to provide matching funds; the program
   will cover expenses up to $1M.
   - Each organization may submit two applications (two to the heritage
   stream or one to the heritage and one to another stream). However, it is
   recommended you ‘bundle’ smaller projects into one larger application.

Please note, it is important to refer to the program website and guide for
complete details.

You will note in the criteria that you are required to describe the
heritage values of the site and how the “Standards and Guidelines for the
Conservation of Historic Places in Canada” will be applied to the project.
You may find these resources helpful:

   - Heritage FAQs
   <https://heritagebc.ca/resources/definitions-heritage-faqs/>
   - Character-defining Elements and Values
   <https://heritagebc.ca/learning-centre/heritage-conservation-areas-a-resource-guide/heritage-conservation-areas-character-defining-elements-and-values/>
   - Webinar: Standards and Guidelines
   <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7556377544515145474>
   - Webinar: Preparing Statements of Significance
   <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/9076993352442850561>

Heritage BC will support the Province as administrator for a portion of the
program, which will include playing a supporting role during the intake
period. You are invited to contact us to discuss your project and
application (

   - Laura Saretsky (lsaretsky at heritagebc.ca): for applicants in the
   Nechako, Vancouver Island/Coast, and North Coast regions
   - Jennifer Dunkerson (jdunkerson at heritagebc.ca): for applicants in the
   Kootenay, Cariboo, and Northeast regions
   - Paul Gravett (pgravett at heritagebc.ca): for applicants in the
   Mainland/Southwest and Thompson/Okanagan regions

Finally, Heritage BC thanks the Heritage Branch and the Province of BC for
including heritage infrastructure in the province’s economic recovery
planning. This is an extraordinary opportunity to boost heritage activities
and conversation throughout the province and, perhaps more importantly,
this is an opportunity for the sector to demonstrate it is a strong and
vital component in our communities and a contributor to the resiliency of
our province.

Thank you and good luck!

Paul

Paul Gravett

Executive Director

Heritage BC

604-816-4183

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members, and the local history and heritage they seek to preserve, occupy
the lands and territories of B.C.’s Indigenous peoples. Heritage BC asks
its members to reflect on the places where they reside and work, and to
respect the diversity of cultures and experiences that form the richness of
our provincial heritage.
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