Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Scotiabank Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Relief Grant is currently open for applications, aiming to support nonprofit organizations in their efforts to reduce the risk and impact of wildfires, and to assist with disaster relief and recovery in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
This grant offers a timely opportunity for community-focused initiatives to secure vital support. Programs eligible for funding must focus on wildfire prevention strategies, emergency preparedness, or relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by wildfires or other natural disasters. The grant seeks to empower organizations that are taking action to build resilience and provide support in times of crisis.
The maximum available funding for this grant cycle is approximately $19,660. Nonprofit organizations serving communities such as Fort McMurray, Anzac, Conklin, Fort Chipewyan, Fort McKay, and others in the Wood Buffalo region are eligible to apply. Applicants must have charitable status or be considered qualified donees by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Funding may be used to support project-specific expenditures, contribute to total project costs, or to pilot new initiatives. However, the grant does not support deficit funding, individual benefits, religious or politically-affiliated activities, capital campaigns, or property purchases.
This grant, administered through the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation, represents an important opportunity for community organizations to make a meaningful difference in disaster resilience and recovery. By fostering preparedness and response, the Scotiabank Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Relief Grant aims to help communities withstand environmental challenges and recover more effectively.
For more information, visit WBCF.
