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Community Fuel Reduction Incentive
Rebates for wildfire risk reduction measures
Funding available
$ 150 - $ 800
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program offers rebate support to reduce wildfire risk for eligible properties in Kamloops. It funds cedar and juniper removal and selected FireSmart home improvements recommended through an assessment, with rebates up to $800 or $1,000 per household per year.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800 $
- Minimum amount : 150 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kamloops
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Removal of hazardous cedar and juniper vegetation near homes.
- FireSmart home improvements recommended after an assessment.
Documents Needed
- FireSmart assessment report.
- Expression of Intent form.
- Work completion verification form.
- Receipts for claimed improvements.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Kamloops.
- Property management companies in Kamloops.
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the City of Kamloops municipal boundary.
- Extended FireSmart zone projects only.
- Claims based on personal labour or new tool purchases.
Eligible expenses
- Cedar and juniper vegetation removal near the home.
- Recommended home improvement materials and services.
- Tool rentals for self-completed home improvement work.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personal labour costs for self-completed home improvements.
- New tools purchased for the project.
- Projects in the extended FireSmart zone (10 m–30 m).
- Work using non-FireSmart-rated or non-recommended replacement materials.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kamloops, British Columbia.
Selection criteria
- Only work recommended by a FireSmart assessor is eligible.
- Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
- Request a free FireSmart Assessment by calling 250-828-3472 or submitting a request online.
- Submit the Expression of Intent Form after the recommended work has been identified and prepare to do the work.
- Once the recommended work is complete, submit the Verification Form to receive final confirmation and your rebate.
Processing and Agreement
- It can take up to 12 weeks to receive funding once the Verification Form has been submitted.
Additional information
- The program is funded with support from the Intact Financial Corporation Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant and the Climate Action Fund.
- Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Recipients must provide verification of completed work to receive the rebate.
- For home improvement claims, itemized receipts are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive Program
What is the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive?
This program offers rebate support to reduce wildfire risk for eligible properties in Kamloops. It funds cedar and juniper removal and selected FireSmart home improvements recommended through an assessment, with rebates up to $800 or $1,000 per household per year.
How much funding can be received?
Community Fuel Reduction Incentive Funds up to $800 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program?
To be eligible for the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program, you must:
FireSmart-assessed work only
Deadline-compliant submission
Receipts required for improvements
What expenses are eligible under Community Fuel Reduction Incentive?
Removal of hazardous cedar and juniper vegetation near homes.
FireSmart home improvements recommended after an assessment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive?
You can contact City of Kamloops by email at firesmart@kamloops.ca or by phone at 250-828-3472.
Where is the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive available?
The Community Fuel Reduction Incentive program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Fuel Reduction Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Fuel Reduction Incentive is a Grant and Funding