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Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge
Supports wildland fire research and knowledge mobilization
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $48 million over four years to support collaborative wildland fire research, demonstration projects, and Indigenous-led knowledge mobilization. It aims to advance risk assessment, risk mitigation, adaptive forestry practices, and the development of tools and resources for Indigenous communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative research projects on wildland fire risk assessment, mitigation, or adaptive forestry.
- Demonstration sites testing innovative vegetation management and forestry practices.
- Indigenous-led knowledge development and dissemination projects.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous organizations, groups, and communities.
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.
- Canadian academic institutions.
- For-profit organizations.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one of the three program research themes.
- Collaboration and partnership potential.
- Contribution to innovation in wildland fire risk assessment or mitigation.
- Relevance to Indigenous communities, governments, or fire management agencies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge Program
What is the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge?
This program provides up to $48 million over four years to support collaborative wildland fire research, demonstration projects, and Indigenous-led knowledge mobilization. It aims to advance risk assessment, risk mitigation, adaptive forestry practices, and the development of tools and resources for Indigenous communities.
Who is eligible for the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge program?
To be eligible for the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge program, you must:
Project must match program themes.
Project type must fit funding stream.
Matching funding required.
What expenses are eligible under Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge?
Collaborative research projects on wildland fire risk assessment, mitigation, or adaptive forestry.
Demonstration sites testing innovative vegetation management and forestry practices.
Indigenous-led knowledge development and dissemination projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at wildfireprograms-programmesdefeuxdeforet@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge available?
The Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge program is available across Canada.
Is the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge?
Build and Mobilize Foundational Wildland Fire Knowledge is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)