How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding?

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding is funded by The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)

What are FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding's eligibility criterias?

Companies owned in full or in part by First Nation governments or Indigenous entrepreneurs in BC Other forest tenure holders that do not own or control a primary forest product manufacturing facility (as determined by the Ministry of Forests)

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding

Last Update: June 20, 2025

BC, Canada

Supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial crown land

FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Public administration

Grant Providers

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)

Status

Open

Overview of the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program

The FESBC 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program, supported by a provincial allocation of $30 million over three years, is designed to assist projects that lower wildfire risk and enhance community resilience across British Columbia. Eligible activities include wildfire risk planning, fuel management treatments, and the recovery and utilization of residual forest fibre resulting from wildfire risk reduction initiatives.

Financing terms and conditions

Funding requests must be net of revenue generated from the sale of all fibre.
Project and activity costs that are eligible include planning, meetings, prescriptions, treatments, incremental utilization costs, supervision, and administration.
Costs incurred prior to project plan approval are not eligible for reimbursement.
Approved funds must be expended within the designated fiscal year; unspent funds may be reallocated.
Recipients must provide detailed budgets and cost estimates; funding amounts are contingent on these requirements and are subject to review and approval.

Eligible projects & activities

Projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk in high-risk communities and near critical infrastructure on provincial Crown land.
Wildfire risk reduction treatment planning and prescription development.
Implementation of wildfire risk reduction treatments, such as fuel management and operational interventions.
Recovery and utilization of low-value or uneconomical residual fibre resulting from wildfire risk reduction treatments.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Establishing a food recovery network between farms and food banks

$ 29,900

Upgrading warehouse for digital inventory and cold chain improvements

$ 28,500

Expanding fair-trade local coffee cooperative with certified equipment

$ 23,800

Launching an eco-friendly textile recycling pilot with local partners

$ 30,000

Developing a mobile app for accessible mental health peer support

$ 23,800

Launching inclusive makerspace for youth with adaptive tech tools

Eligibility criteria of the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program

The applicant must be one of the following: a First Nation or Indigenous government with authority for lands and resources in BC, a company wholly or partially owned by a First Nation or Indigenous entrepreneurs, a community forest agreement holder, a woodlot licensee, another forest tenure holder not owning or controlling a primary forest product manufacturing facility, a BC provincial agency or Ministry, a local government (municipality or regional district), an irrigation or improvement district, an all-season resort on crown land, a BC Heritage Property, a legally incorporated unincorporated or rural fire department, or a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to reduce wildfire risk.
The proposed project must be located on BC provincial crown land.
The project must align with provincial and local land manager priorities and meet government standards for wildfire risk reduction programs.
The project must not be funded by other wildfire risk reduction programs, including the Community Resilience Investment (CRI) program, or similar provincial initiatives.

Who is eligible?

First Nations (bands, Treaty First Nations, and Indigenous governments with authority over lands and resources in BC)
Companies wholly or partially owned by First Nation governments or Indigenous entrepreneurs
Community Forest Agreement holders
Woodlot Licensees
Other forest tenure holders without primary forest product manufacturing facilities
Provincial government agencies
Local governments (municipalities or regional districts)
Irrigation and Improvement Districts
All-season resorts operating on Crown land
BC Heritage Properties
Unincorporated community or rural fire departments (legally incorporated societies in BC)
Not-for-profit organizations focused on wildfire risk reduction and legally incorporated in BC

Who is not eligible

Companies that own or control a primary forest product manufacturing facility (as determined by the Ministry of Forests).
Organizations or projects that are already funded by the Community Resilience Investment (CRI) program or other provincial wildfire risk reduction funding programs.
Entities seeking to cover costs that are considered legal tenure obligations or cost allowances as outlined in the Interior Appraisal Manual or Coast Appraisal Manual.
Applicants whose projects are located outside of BC provincial Crown land.

Eligible expenses

Planning activities required to identify treatment areas.
Information sharing and meetings with agencies, First Nations, and stakeholders.
Development of prescriptions, layout, and other activities required to acquire authorization.
Treatment implementation costs.
Incremental costs to utilize uneconomical residual fibre.
Project supervision.
Administration costs related to project delivery.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia provincial crown land

Eligibility criteria of the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program

Alignment with identified priority wildfire risk reduction (WRR) treatment areas in relevant District/Region or Annual Operating Plans.
Involvement of First Nations in the project.
Overall cost effectiveness, including administration costs.
Optimization of recovery and utilization of low-value residual fibre to minimize burning.
Demonstrated experience in delivering similar forest management projects and quality of submission.

How to apply to the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program

Step 1: Review Program Requirements
- Thoroughly read the FESBC 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Program Guide.
- Contact FESBC Operations Managers for clarification on application requirements if needed.
- Consult and collaborate with the applicable provincial land manager to ensure project alignment with local priorities and legislation.
- Obtain written endorsement from the relevant land manager for your proposed project area.
Step 2: Gather Application Materials
- Prepare a clear project description, including planned activities, expected outcomes, and optimization of low-value residual fibre recovery.
- Develop a detailed budget using the sample template provided in the FESIMS portal, ensuring that cost details are broken down per fiscal year if applicable.
- Collect supporting documents such as maps and spatial files (KML or KMZ), Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates, and relevant prescriptions signed by a qualified forest professional.
- Identify the BCWS WUI Risk Class for your proposed project area and provide supporting risk assessment evidence as needed.
- If available, provide correspondence from the local Fire Prevention Officer or evidence of engagement.
Step 3: Register on FESIMS Portal
- Create an account or log in as a registered user on the Forest Enhancement Society Information Management System (FESIMS) portal.
- If a third party is submitting the application on your behalf, obtain and upload written authorization from your organization’s authorized representative.
Step 4: Complete and Submit Application
- Fill out all sections of the online application form in the FESIMS portal.
- Upload all required supporting documents, including maps, spatial files, detailed budget, timeline, and evidence of written land manager support.
- Submit your application through the portal for projects commencing in 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years.
Step 5: Application Assessment and Follow-up
- Await review and assessment of your application by FESBC and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) based on established criteria.
- Respond to any requests for additional information or clarification from FESBC as required.
Step 6: Notification of Funding Decision
- Receive verbal and written notification from FESBC staff regarding the outcome of your application.
- If successful, review the funding terms and conditions outlined in the approval letter.
- If not approved, you will be notified by telephone and your application may be re-considered in a future approval period.
Step 7: Sign Recipient Agreement and Begin Implementation
- Enter into a Recipient Agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) to administer the project if approved.
- Submit project plans with clear milestones and obtain required authorizations prior to starting any activities on the ground.

Additional information

Recipients of funding may be subject to audits or site inspections at any point during the funding term and for up to three years after funds are distributed.
Project communications, events, and signage may be required to acknowledge the Forest Enhancement Society of BC and the Government of BC.
FESBC may publish project details in reports or public materials as part of funding agreement requirements.
All documents submitted are treated as confidential; however, FESBC is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.