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Emergency Response Grants
Emergency support for wildfire-impacted communities
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $15,000 to support immediate wildfire response efforts. It helps community agencies provide essential support such as food, shelter, transportation, water, and mental health assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Immediate response work during the first weeks after a wildfire evacuation or other wildfire impacts.
- Support for basic needs of affected people.
- Adaptive emergency response activities based on changing community needs.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local community agencies.
- Local community organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Food and water support for affected people.
- Shelter and transportation assistance.
- Mental health support for those impacted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Around Cameron Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Response Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Emergency Response Grants. 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 Response Grants?
This program offers up to $15,000 to support immediate wildfire response efforts. It helps community agencies provide essential support such as food, shelter, transportation, water, and mental health assistance.
How much funding can be received?
Emergency Response Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emergency Response Grants program?
To be eligible for the Emergency Response Grants program, you must:
Local community agencies or organizations
Supports wildfire-impacted people
Immediate response needs
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Response Grants?
Immediate response work during the first weeks after a wildfire evacuation or other wildfire impacts.
Support for basic needs of affected people.
Adaptive emergency response activities based on changing community needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Response Grants?
You can contact United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Where is the Emergency Response Grants available?
The Emergency Response Grants program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Emergency Response Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergency Response Grants is a Grant and Funding