The Government of Ontario launched the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, which provides funding to help communities and organizations purchase emergency supplies, equipment and services. The grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 and aim to enhance readiness and response capabilities in communities across Ontario.
The funding covers:
- chain saws
- generators
- sandbag machines
- training delivery and education
- exercise planning and coordination
Deadline to apply: October 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST.
Eligible applicants for Round 3 (2025 to 2026) include:
- municipalities with a population under 100,000 (Statistics Canada data from 2021)
- local services boards established under the Northern Services Boards Act
- Indigenous communities and organizations, including Tribal Councils, and other Indigenous service organizations
- non-municipal fire departments or entities providing fire protection services as defined in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act in unincorporated Ontario
For further information about the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant or to apply, click here.
