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FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding
Supports wildfire risk reduction in British Columbia
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 28, 2024
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This program supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial Crown land in British Columbia. It funds planning, fuel management treatments, and residual fibre recovery activities that help reduce wildfire risk and improve community resiliency; the guide notes a $30 million allocation over three years.
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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
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 28, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wildfire risk reduction planning and prescription development
- Fuel management treatments in priority areas
- Recovery and utilization of low-value residual fibre from treatment activities
Documents Needed
- Written land manager endorsement
- Maps of the project area
- KMZ or KML spatial files
- Detailed cost estimate
- Fuel management prescription for treatment projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations in BC
- Companies owned by First Nation governments or Indigenous entrepreneurs
- Community forest agreement holders and woodlot licensees
- Local governments and provincial agencies
- Non-profit societies, fire departments, resorts, and heritage properties
Eligible expenses
- Planning and treatment prescription development
- Information sharing and stakeholder meetings
- Authorization-related layout and prescription work
- Treatment delivery
- Residual fibre utilization, supervision, and administration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs tied to objectives outside FESBC purposes
- Costs paid or committed by others
- Tenure obligations or appraisal manual cost allowances
- Costs incurred before Project Plan approval
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed by FESBC against selection criteria.
- FESBC may request additional information during review.
- Successful applicants receive verbal and written approval; unsuccessful applicants are notified by telephone.
- Approved projects require a recipient agreement with PwC before implementation.
- Projects may be audited or visited during delivery and after completion.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted throughout the funding window.
- Written support from the applicable land manager is required with the application.
- Funding decisions are final, but unfunded applications may be reconsidered later.
- Approved projects may be subject to audits and site visits.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding. 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 FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding?
This program supports wildfire risk reduction projects on provincial Crown land in British Columbia. It funds planning, fuel management treatments, and residual fibre recovery activities that help reduce wildfire risk and improve community resiliency; the guide notes a $30 million allocation over three years.
Who is eligible for the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program?
To be eligible for the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program, you must:
Project on BC provincial Crown land.
Aligned with land manager priorities.
Written land manager support required.
What expenses are eligible under FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding?
Wildfire risk reduction planning and prescription development
Fuel management treatments in priority areas
Recovery and utilization of low-value residual fibre from treatment activities
Who can I contact for more information about the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding?
You can contact The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) by email at office@fesbc.ca or by phone at 1.877.225.2010 or 778.765.0980.
Where is the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding available?
The FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FESBC — 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding is a Grant and Funding
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)