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Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants

Supports community wildfire prevention and risk reduction
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 9, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

This program offers up to $20,000 per project to support community wildfire risk reduction in Canada. Eligible activities focus on prevention (e.g., changing behaviours) and mitigation (e.g., fuel reduction) to help prevent or reduce wildfire damage.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 9, 2025

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
  • Emergency and Relief
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Wildfire prevention initiatives that reduce the likelihood of wildfire (e.g., behaviour-change activities)
  • Wildfire mitigation initiatives that reduce the impacts of wildfire (e.g., fuel reduction activities)
  • Community projects aimed at preventing or reducing wildfire-related damage

Documents Needed

  • Signed letter of support endorsing the project (from the local fire department or other authorizing organization)
  • Completed budget template

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Fire departments
  • Municipalities
  • Indigenous communities
  • Home or neighborhood associations
  • Non-profit and charitable organizations
  • Citizen groups and volunteer community groups

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Processing and Agreement

  • Grant recipients will be announced and funding awarded in March 2026.

Additional information

  • The program is delivered in partnership with FireSmart Canada and the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR).
  • Grant recipients will be announced and funding awarded in March 2026.
  • 10 awards are available across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants. 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 Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants?

This program offers up to $20,000 per project to support community wildfire risk reduction in Canada. Eligible activities focus on prevention (e.g., changing behaviours) and mitigation (e.g., fuel reduction) to help prevent or reduce wildfire damage.

How much funding can be received?

Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants program?

To be eligible for the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants program, you must: Project in Canada Community wildfire prevention focus Eligible organization type

What expenses are eligible under Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants?

Wildfire prevention initiatives that reduce the likelihood of wildfire (e.g., behaviour-change activities) Wildfire mitigation initiatives that reduce the impacts of wildfire (e.g., fuel reduction activities) Community projects aimed at preventing or reducing wildfire-related damage

Who can I contact for more information about the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants?

You can contact The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants available?

The Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Wawanesa Insurance - Wawanesa Climate Champions: Community Wildfire Prevention Grants is a Grant and Funding

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