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Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund
Funding for wildfire training and community capacity
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provided $28 million over five years to support wildfire training in Canada. It aimed to train new community-based firefighters and strengthen wildfire preparedness, response, and community capacity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training projects that increase firefighting capacity.
- Projects that build community capacity to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations, groups and communities
- Canadian academic institutions
- Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies
Eligible expenses
- Project expenses related to achieving the program’s objectives.
- Costs necessary to implement and carry out the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund. 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 Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund?
This program provided $28 million over five years to support wildfire training in Canada. It aimed to train new community-based firefighters and strengthen wildfire preparedness, response, and community capacity.
Who is eligible for the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund program?
To be eligible for the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund program, you must:
Eligible recipient type required
Project must support wildfire objectives
Activities must be project-related
What expenses are eligible under Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund?
Training projects that increase firefighting capacity.
Projects that build community capacity to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at wildfireprograms-programmesdefeuxdeforet@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund available?
The Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund?
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)