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Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program
Funding for First Nations emergency preparedness
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 181,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $10 million for First Nations emergency preparedness and non-structural mitigation projects. It supports training, emergency planning, mapping, studies, forums, and low-value equipment purchases for communities on reserve.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 181,000,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
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
- Emergency management training and plan development
- All-hazard risk assessments and mitigation planning
- Drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency plan testing
- Community awareness, forums, and workshops on emergency management
- Non-structural mitigation studies and mapping
Documents Needed
- Project funding application form
- Detailed project description
- Work plan and timeline
- Budget estimates
- Supporting damage or risk assessment documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities
- Tribal councils
- Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- Training and workshop costs, including trainers, venue rental, travel, accommodation, and incidentals
- Consulting, research, and studies, including hazard mapping and Traditional Knowledge research
- Public awareness materials, signage, and community forum costs
- Low-value emergency preparedness equipment such as EOC kits, radios, generators, pumps, and notification systems
- Administrative fees up to 10% of the total funding request
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase or installation of equipment or capital items, except tsunami sirens in tsunami zones
- Benefits, insurance, meals not linked to travel, gifts, and honoraria except for an elder at an event
- First aid kits, emergency preparedness kits, and evacuation boxes
- Salaries for existing employees funded by another Government of Canada program
- Interest and banking fees
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations located on reserves
- First Nations located on lands set aside in Yukon
- First Nations located on modern treaty settlement lands formerly defined as reserves or lands set aside
Processing and Agreement
- Step 1: Call for applications and regional outreach
- ISC Headquarters posts a national call for proposals.
- Regional offices contact First Nations in their region through a call-out letter or email.
- Step 2: Application review
- Regional offices review applications and may contact applicants for support while completing the file.
- Applications are assessed against community risk, project impact, feasibility, expenditure eligibility, and prior program support.
- Step 3: Decision and notification
- Applicants are informed by the regional office of the status of their application and eligibility.
- Step 4: Funding agreement and reporting
- Approved projects proceed under the signed funding agreement.
- Reporting requirements are set in the agreement and must be met on time.
Additional information
- Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis until funds are spent or until March 31, 2027.
- Applicants should follow the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Funding Guidelines when applying.
- The program is managed jointly through ISC regional offices and headquarters.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness 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.
What is the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program?
This program provides funding of up to $10 million for First Nations emergency preparedness and non-structural mitigation projects. It supports training, emergency planning, mapping, studies, forums, and low-value equipment purchases for communities on reserve.
How much funding can be received?
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $181,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program program?
To be eligible for the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program program, you must:
First Nations on reserve
Preparedness or mitigation project
Eligible expenditures only
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program?
Emergency management training and plan development
All-hazard risk assessments and mitigation planning
Drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency plan testing
Community awareness, forums, and workshops on emergency management
Non-structural mitigation studies and mapping
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at qbpagu-emapfinancement-funding@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at 418-951-2283.
Where is the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program available?
The Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergency Management Non-Structural Mitigation and Preparedness Program is a Other Support