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Applications are currently being accepted for the Wawanesa Community Wildfire Prevention Grants 2026. Candidates who wish to apply and learn more about this opportunity are encouraged to click here.
Opportunity Details
The Wawanesa Community Wildfire Prevention Grant supports efforts to build safer, more resilient communities through wildfire prevention and education across Canada.
Community Impact
Supports wildfire risk reduction through education and prevention activities.
Helps build a culture of wildfire awareness and resilience in local communities.
Prioritizes disproportionately affected communities, promoting equity in disaster preparedness.
Financial Support
Offers up to $20,000 per grant, easing the financial burden of implementing prevention projects.
Enables communities to fund non-operational, proactive initiatives like fuel reduction and behavioral change campaigns.
Collaboration & Credibility
Backed by FireSmart™ Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, lending expert credibility.
Requires a Letter of Support from local fire authorities, encouraging collaboration and community buy-in.
Capacity Building
Encourages applicants to develop detailed budgets and project plans, strengthening organizational planning skills.
Promotes alignment with FireSmart’s seven disciplines, helping communities adopt best practices in wildfire prevention.
Applicants can include:
Fire departments
Municipalities
Indigenous communities
Home/neighborhood associations
Non-profits and volunteer groups
Not eligible: For-profit companies, individuals, or previous grant recipients
