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Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant
Funding for wildland fire protection planning
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides funding for community wildland fire protection planning and hazard mapping in Ontario. Supports hazard forest mapping and the development of Community Wildland Fire Protection Plans.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : September 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wildland fire hazard forest mapping.
- Development of a Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan.
- Wildland Fire Community Risk Assessment.
- Wildland Fire Mitigation Strategies.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Ontario.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario Fire Region.
Selection criteria
- Estimated area with high to extreme wildland fire hazard.
- Average number of annual wildland fire occurrences.
- Project plan submitted through the application process.
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance.
- Community support and commitment to mitigation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review eligibility
- Confirm the municipality is located within Ontario’s Fire Region.
- Read the eligibility requirements carefully.
- Step 2: Prepare the project plan
- Develop the project plan for submission.
- Include the information required by the program criteria.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the application by the deadline through the Transfer Payment Ontario process.
- Step 4: Receive program follow-up
- Selected municipalities receive support documentation by email from ministry staff.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Municipalities are selected using program criteria.
- Successful applicants receive support documentation by email.
Additional information
- This is an invitational funding opportunity.
- Selected municipalities receive support documentation by email from ministry staff.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant Program
What is the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant?
Provides funding for community wildland fire protection planning and hazard mapping in Ontario. Supports hazard forest mapping and the development of Community Wildland Fire Protection Plans.
Who is eligible for the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant program, you must:
Ontario municipalities in the Fire Region.
Invited municipal applicants only.
Project plan required.
What expenses are eligible under Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant?
Wildland fire hazard forest mapping.
Development of a Community Wildland Fire Protection Plan.
Wildland Fire Community Risk Assessment.
Wildland Fire Mitigation Strategies.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant?
You can contact Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF) by email at PDA@Ontario.ca or by phone at 705 241-9237.
Where is the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant available?
The Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant?
Community Wildland Fire Protection Planning Grant is funded by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)