Open
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Enbridge supports first responder organizations with funding of up to $7,500 for safety equipment, professional training, and safety education programs. Applications are by invitation only for organizations located near Enbridge operations in Canada or the United States.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Safety equipment projects for emergency response readiness.
- Professional training initiatives for first responders.
- Safety education programs to improve community readiness.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Fire departments
- Emergency medical and rescue services
- Emergency management organizations
- 9-1-1 centers and ambulance services
- Law enforcement organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations outside the eligible service area near Enbridge operations.
- Applicants not invited by Enbridge.
Eligible expenses
- Safety equipment for emergency response and preparedness.
- Professional training for first responders.
- Safety education program delivery.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Facility operating costs.
- Firearms and supplies.
- Bulletproof vests, Tasers, and crowd control equipment.
- Road signs, K-9s, body cameras, and recording devices.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, within 20 kilometres of Enbridge operations.
- United States, within 10 miles of Enbridge operations.
Selection criteria
- Alignment with eligible first responder safety needs.
- Potential impact on community safety.
- Direct partnership with Enbridge.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm invitation status
- Eligible organizations may apply directly or be invited by Enbridge.
- Step 2: Access the online application
- Use Enbridge’s funding application form to begin the request.
- Select “Safe Community First Responder” as the grant stream.
- Step 3: Submit the request
- Complete the online questions and submit the application.
- Step 4: Await the decision
- Wait for Enbridge’s funding decision and follow any next steps if contacted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through Enbridge’s online form.
- Funding decisions typically take 8 to 12 weeks.
- Approved recipients may be asked to provide a final report.
Additional information
- Applications are by invitation only.
- Enbridge may request a final report from recipients.
- Funding decisions typically take 8 to 12 weeks.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Safe Community First Responder Program Program
What is the Safe Community First Responder Program?
Enbridge supports first responder organizations with funding of up to $7,500 for safety equipment, professional training, and safety education programs. Applications are by invitation only for organizations located near Enbridge operations in Canada or the United States.
How much funding can be received?
Safe Community First Responder Program Funds up to $7,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Safe Community First Responder Program program?
To be eligible for the Safe Community First Responder Program program, you must:
Emergency response organization
Near Enbridge operations
Invited by Enbridge
What expenses are eligible under Safe Community First Responder Program?
Safety equipment projects for emergency response readiness.
Professional training initiatives for first responders.
Safety education programs to improve community readiness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Safe Community First Responder Program?
You can contact Enbridge Inc. by email at fuelingfutures@enbridge.com.
Where is the Safe Community First Responder Program available?
The Safe Community First Responder Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Safe Community First Responder Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Safe Community First Responder Program is a Grant and Funding