Closed
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund
Supports wildfire management capacity across Canada
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provided up to $256 million over five years to strengthen wildfire management capacity across Canada. It supported the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment and related project activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Procurement of specialized firefighting equipment.
- Projects to strengthen wildfire management capabilities.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provincial governments
- Territorial governments
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, benefits, and stipends.
- Professional and contracting services, including printing and translation.
- Training and training-related facility rental.
- Equipment purchase, installation, testing, commissioning, repairs, and refurbishment.
- Materials, software, hardware, and other wildfire management equipment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction of buildings.
- Purchase of land or buildings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Alignment with program objectives.
- Achievable timelines and milestones.
- Reasonable budget estimates.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were assessed against program objectives.
- Requests were reviewed for realistic timelines and milestones.
- Budgets were reviewed for reasonable cost estimates.
Additional information
- The program status is closed.
- The fund supports wildfire management capacity across Canada.
- Application announcements and updates were available from the program team.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund Program
What is the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund?
This program provided up to $256 million over five years to strengthen wildfire management capacity across Canada. It supported the procurement of specialized firefighting equipment and related project activities.
How much funding can be received?
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund Funds up to 0.5% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund program?
To be eligible for the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund program, you must:
Provincial governments
Territorial governments
Wildfire management projects
What expenses are eligible under Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund?
Procurement of specialized firefighting equipment.
Projects to strengthen wildfire management capabilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at cfswildfire-scffeuxforet@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund available?
The Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund is a Grant and Funding