Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps rural landowners obtain civic addresses and field entrance signs for emergency response. It supports faster first-responder access for farm properties in participating Ontario municipalities.
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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
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Requesting a civic address for a rural property
- Installing clear field entrance signage for emergency response
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required application information for the municipality
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Rural landowners
- Property owners and tenants of farm properties
- Applicants in participating Ontario municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Civic address and second address requests
- Field entrance sign installation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Using the assigned address as a mailing address
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Participating municipalities including Durham Region, Hamilton, Hastings, Kawartha Lakes, Lennox & Addington, Niagara, Northumberland, Ottawa, Oxford, Prince Edward, Quinte West, West Nipissing, and others listed by the program
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Township staff
- Applicants are contacted if more information is needed or when the review is complete
- Staff determine whether the property meets guidelines for a new or additional municipal address
- The address is added to the municipal street index and shared with emergency services
- The applicant is contacted to arrange sign installation
Additional information
- This is a voluntary safety initiative.
- The program is available through participating municipalities.
- Each municipality may have its own process and fee for civic addresses.
- The assigned address is for emergency response use only, not mailing.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project Program
What is the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project?
This program helps rural landowners obtain civic addresses and field entrance signs for emergency response. It supports faster first-responder access for farm properties in participating Ontario municipalities.
Who is eligible for the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project program?
To be eligible for the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project program, you must:
Rural landowners
Participating municipality
Property meets municipal guidelines
What expenses are eligible under Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project?
Requesting a civic address for a rural property
Installing clear field entrance signage for emergency response
Who can I contact for more information about the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project?
You can contact Township of Scugog by email at farm911emilyproject@gmail.com or by phone at 1-877- 277-3037.
Where is the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project available?
The Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project?
Farm 9-1-1: The Emily Project is funded by Township of Scugog