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Emergency Response Grants - Quebec - Canada
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Emergency Response Grants

Financial aid for community emergency responses to wildfires and disasters.
United Way British Columbia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

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.
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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

  • 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.

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.

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?

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.

How much funding can be received?

Emergency Response Grants Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Emergency Response Grants?

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.

Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Response Grants?

You can contact United Way British Columbia.

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

Who are the financial supporters of the Emergency Response Grants?

Emergency Response Grants is funded by United Way British Columbia

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