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Emergency Response Grants
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Unspecified
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
Overview
The Emergency Response Grants offer financial support for community agencies responding to crises caused by wildfires, with a maximum grant size of $15,000. These grants aim to assist affected populations by providing essential services such as food, shelter, transportation, and mental health support during the early stages of a disaster.
Activities funded
- Providing basic needs such as food, water, and shelter during wildfire emergencies.
- Supporting transportation and mental health services for impacted populations.
- Implementing adaptive and responsive activities to meet immediate emergency needs.
Examples of admissible projects:
Emergency support initiative for wildfire-affected communities
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local community agencies and organizations supporting wildfire-affected populations.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations not directly involved in wildfire emergency response or support.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding activities unrelated to crisis response.
- Expenses for long-term recovery and reconstruction.
- Procurement of non-essential or luxury items.
- Activities outside the designated geographic region.
- Projects not related to wildfire emergencies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Specific regions affected by wildfires, such as the Wesley Ridge Fire area around Cameron Lake.
Selection criteria
- Relevance of activities to wildfire emergency response.
- Ability to mobilize quickly and deliver support effectively.
- Demonstrated need within the affected community.
- Coordination with local authorities and agencies.
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare your project proposal and budget outline.Step 2: Submit your application to the designated community support body or organization.Step 3: Await notification of approval or need for additional information.Step 4: Sign the funding agreement and commence project activities.
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