2025 Manitoba Wildfires Grants
2025 Manitoba Wildfires Fire Equipment and Training Fund
The Canadian Red Cross is providing one-time grants to eligible fire departments in communities that responded to, or were impacted by, the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires. These grants will help address gaps in training and minor equipment needs identified as a result of the wildfires.
The application period for this grant closed on July 31, 2026. We are no longer accepting applications.
This grant was open to:
- Indigenous governments, municipalities, and regional communities that were directly impacted by the 2025 Manitoba wildfires may apply on behalf of their fire department.
- Communities that responded to the 2025 Manitoba wildfires by hosting people who were evacuated, sent in fire crews, or otherwise provided support to communities impacted by the wildfires.
- Eligible activities must be completed between April 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.
Funding available
Communities with a population of 1,999 or less could apply for between $10,000 to $100,000 in funding.
Communities with a population between 2,000 to 5,000 could apply for between $10,000 to $200,000 in funding.