Emergency Management FireSmart Program - QC - Canada

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Emergency Management FireSmart Program

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program is March 25, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Management FireSmart Program?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada.

Q: Where is the Emergency Management FireSmart Program available?

The Emergency Management FireSmart Program program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Is the Emergency Management FireSmart Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Emergency Management FireSmart Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Emergency Management FireSmart Program?

Emergency Management FireSmart Program is funded by Indigenous Services Canada

Last Update: February 24, 2026

QC, Canada

Supports wildfire mitigation and preparedness activities

Grant and Funding

Indigenous Services Canada

Processing And Agreement

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increasing community impact

Reduce the ecological footprint

Develop employee skills

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026
Closing date : March 25, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Social Services

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

100% donations / grants

Scope

Local

Overview

This program offers funding to support wildfire mitigation and preparedness initiatives for First Nations communities, with no specified maximum amount. Activities such as wildfire risk assessments, fuel reduction, vegetation management, and community engagement are eligible.

Activities funded

Planning for pre-suppression of forest fires
Assessment of risks related to vegetation fires
Reduction of forest fuels and vegetation management
Construction of firebreaks and training of firefighting teams
Fire mapping and community awareness-raising activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Developing wildfire risk assessment and fuel reduction strategies

$ 30,000

Installation de systèmes de cartographie et formation pour la gestion des incendies

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

First Nations communities
Tribal councils
Indigenous organizations

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Expenses not directly related to emergency management or fire prevention
Personal or salary costs not related to the project
Activities or expenses outside the scope of natural hazard risk management operations

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible applicants are First Nations communities located on reserves, as defined in the Indian Act or lands set aside in Yukon, or lands formerly defined as reserves that are now part of modern treaty settlement lands.

Selection criteria

Relevance of the project to emergency management objectives
Potential impact on community resilience
Technical and organizational capacity of the applicant
Feasibility and clarity of the proposed plan

How to apply

Complete the Emergency Management FireSmart Program project funding application.Enter 6978382 in the Filter items box on the proposals/web page.Submit the form to your ISC regional office emergency management contact.If in British Columbia, contact First Nations Emergency Services Society for instructions.

Processing and Agreement

The funding application must be completed online and submitted via the designated platform.
An assessment of applications is carried out by the managing organization until the funds are exhausted or until March 31, 2025.
A confirmation of acceptance or refusal is communicated to applicants after review.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Management FireSmart Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergency Management FireSmart Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.