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First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program
Funding for First Nations fire protection services
Last Update: May 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,900,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
Provides annual funding to First Nations for fire protection and fire insurance on reserve. Supports fire prevention, firefighting services, fire halls, equipment, training, assessments, and capital investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,900,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fire prevention education and awareness programs
- Firefighter training and capacity development
- Fire service assessments and community risk assessments
- Fire hall and fire infrastructure projects
- Purchase of firefighting equipment and vehicles
Documents Needed
- First Nation Infrastructure Investment Plan
- Band Council Resolution
- Fire service assessment
- Community risk assessment and risk reduction plan
- Capital investment plan or project proposal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations communities on reserve
- First Nations band councils
- First Nations fire and emergency services organizations
Who is not eligible
- Third parties outside the reserve
- On-reserve lessees
- Non-First Nations interests
- For-profit enterprises
- Natural disaster response services
Eligible expenses
- Firefighting equipment and tools
- Fire trucks and other fire vehicles
- Fire halls and fire protection infrastructure
- Firefighter training and education
- Operations and maintenance of fire assets
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Emergency response to natural disasters
- Fire service to third parties off reserve
- Fire service to lessees, non-First Nations interests, or for-profit enterprises
- Forest and grass fire response requiring specialized registration and training
- Medical emergency response, motor vehicle accident response, and search and rescue
Eligible geographic areas
- First Nations communities in Canada
- First Nations on reserve
- Regional eligibility follows the ISC office serving the community
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed under ISC's tiered funding approach.
- Funding decisions depend on community needs, available funding, and priority ranking.
- Higher-tier projects require prior completion of lower-tier requirements.
- Approved projects must follow ISC infrastructure and fire protection standards.
Additional information
- Funding is provided annually through ISC.
- First Nations band councils manage how the funds are used.
- Funding may also support fire insurance.
- Regional or national First Nations fire organizations may also be funded for specific fire protection functions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program. 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 First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program?
Provides annual funding to First Nations for fire protection and fire insurance on reserve. Supports fire prevention, firefighting services, fire halls, equipment, training, assessments, and capital investments.
How much funding can be received?
First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program Funds up to $20,900,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program program?
To be eligible for the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program program, you must:
First Nations band councils
On-reserve fire protection projects
Regional ISC requirements
What expenses are eligible under First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program?
Fire prevention education and awareness programs
Firefighter training and capacity development
Fire service assessments and community risk assessments
Fire hall and fire infrastructure projects
Purchase of firefighting equipment and vehicles
Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program?
You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) by email at Fire-Protection-Incendie@sac-isc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program available?
The First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations Fire Protection Funding Program is a Grant and Funding