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Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia
Funding for wildfire risk reduction projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
FESBC 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding supports projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resiliency across British Columbia. It covers wildfire risk reduction treatments, planning, and the recovery and utilization of residual fibre from wildfire risk reduction activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Wildfire risk reduction planning and treatment prescription development.
- Wildfire risk reduction treatments.
- Recovery and utilization of uneconomical residual fibre from wildfire risk reduction treatments.
Documents Needed
- Written support from the applicable land manager.
- Maps of the project area.
- KMZ or KML spatial files.
- A detailed cost estimate or budget.
- Projected timelines and intended results.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations in British Columbia.
- Indigenous-owned companies and forest tenure holders.
- Small area-based tenure holders.
- Provincial government agencies and local governments.
- Eligible not-for-profit organizations and rural fire departments in BC.
Who is not eligible
- Companies or tenure holders that manufacture dimensional softwood lumber.
Eligible expenses
- Planning and treatment prescription development.
- Treatments and project supervision.
- Administration costs.
- Information sharing and meetings with agencies, First Nations, and stakeholders.
- Incremental costs to recover and utilize residual fibre.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs for objectives outside FESBC purposes.
- Costs already paid or committed by others.
- Tenure obligations or costs already included in provincial appraisal manuals.
- Costs incurred before project plan approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Priority treatment area identified in applicable regional or district plans.
- First Nations involvement.
- Overall cost effectiveness, including administration costs.
- Optimizing recovery and utilization of low-value residual fibre.
- Project delivery timeline and quality of submission.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review requirements
- Review the application guide and requirements in advance.
- Contact FESBC staff or the applicable land manager for clarification if needed.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the FESIMS application form.
- Attach the required maps, spatial files, budget, timelines, and supporting information.
- Obtain written support from the applicable land manager.
- Step 3: Submit in FESIMS
- Register as a user or create an account in FESIMS.
- Submit the application through the online portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed by FESBC after submission.
- Additional information may be requested during review.
- Applicants are not notified of application status during the review process.
- Successful applicants receive written approval with any terms or conditions.
- Approved projects require a recipient agreement with PwC before implementation.
Additional information
- Applications are received through FESIMS.
- Evaluation of applications began on July 11, 2022.
- Submissions after that date may be evaluated later.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia Program
What is the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia?
FESBC 2025-27 Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding supports projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resiliency across British Columbia. It covers wildfire risk reduction treatments, planning, and the recovery and utilization of residual fibre from wildfire risk reduction activities.
Who is eligible for the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia program?
To be eligible for the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia program, you must:
Project on BC Crown land.
Reduces wildfire risk.
Requires land manager support.
What expenses are eligible under Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia?
Wildfire risk reduction planning and treatment prescription development.
Wildfire risk reduction treatments.
Recovery and utilization of uneconomical residual fibre from wildfire risk reduction treatments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia?
You can contact The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC).
Where is the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia available?
The Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia?
Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia is funded by The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC)