Residential Mitigation Incentive Program
The Canadian Red Cross recognizes that mitigation measures can be powerful tools for protecting against future wildfires. The Residential Mitigation Incentive Program provides financial incentives for people living in impacted areas who are interested in completing mitigative activities to be better prepared for and help reduce risks and the impacts of future wildfire events.
Please note that the application period for this program closed on October 31, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
Available Funding
There were a range of activities to choose from, including activities that should be completed annually and more substantial projects. Depending on the activities chosen and completed, households could be eligible for a reimbursement of up to $1,750 to help with associated costs. The amount of reimbursement they could receive depended on the specific activities they undertook.
Households whose applications were approved are required to provide proof of the work completed (by providing before and after photos) and for some activities are also required to submit receipts to be eligible for reimbursement. Approved applicants will have received information on their next steps based on the mitigation activities that were approved.
Please note that there were limited funds available for this program. Eligible residents were encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- Note that activities completed before May 27, 2025, were not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligibility Criteria
The Residential Mitigation Incentive Program was available to those who:
- Are residents of Alberta with a primary residence in an area that was impacted by the 2023 Alberta Wildfires
- Were previously registered and authenticated with the Canadian Red Cross due to the 2023 Alberta Wildfires
- Are a homeowner, a tenant, or live in a community-owned home
- Have a primary residence that was not damaged or incurred minor damage due to the 2023 Alberta Wildfires
Please note that this program was open only to new applicants. Households who previously received funding under the first round of this program (offered between November 2023 and January 2025) were not eligible for additional assistance.
Applicants had to select from the following list of eligible mitigation activities:
- Create an emergency preparedness kit for your home
- Remove debris from eavestroughs
- Remove combustible ground cover (e.g. plants and mulch) within 1.5 metres of the home
- Remove combustible materials (e.g. firewood, lumber and non-fire-resistant vegetation) stored within 10 metres of the home and under the decks
- Prune trees to create a 2-metre clearance from the ground to the lowest tree branches
- Replace existing roofing with fire-rated roofing products (Class A)
- Replace exterior siding with non-combustible products
- Replace exterior doors with ones that are fire-rated and thermally insulated
- Install/retrofit deck components (including stair treads and railings) with fire-rated materials
Deadline to Apply
Please note that the application deadline was October 31, 2025. The reporting deadline has been extended to August 31, 2026. All activities must be completed, and the final report, including receipts and photos, must be submitted by that date.
FRAUD ALERT: Unfortunately, there are some people who may try to take advantage of those impacted by a disaster through fraudulent tactics. The Canadian Red Cross communicates only via email, phone, or in person and would never send a link through a text message for a person to click on to receive funds. We will never ask for your social insurance number, bank account information, or credit card number during your registration or to receive assistance. The Canadian Red Cross encourages people to stay informed from credible sources, such as the Government of Canada’s website for fraud prevention tips. If you suspect you have been a victim of fraudulent activity, please contact your local police authority.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Residential Mitigation Incentive Program or need assistance applying, please contact us at ABMitigation@redcross.ca or call us at 1-833-966-4225 from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm Mountain Time, closed on weekends and statutory holidays.
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