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Emergency Evacuation Relief Program

One-time financial assistance to Northwest Territories residents who are required to evacuate their community due to a natural disaster, such as a wildfire or flood. The funding helps cover immediate expenses during an evacuation, including accommodation, food, fuel, and other essential needs.

  • CLIENT Government of the Northwest Territories
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Community , Emergency Management , Safety
  • TAGS Disaster Relief , Emergency Assistance , Emergency Evacuation , Emergency Funding , Flooding , Northwest Territories , Wildfire
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Emergency Management FireSmart Program

Funding supports projects that build community resilience through wildfire planning, training, fuel management, and prevention activities while incorporating Indigenous knowledge into emergency management.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada (Emergency Management Assistance Program)
  • YEAR March 31 2027
  • CATEGORY Community , Emergency Management , Infrastructure , Safety
  • TAGS Climate Resilience , Community Safety , Emergency Management , Emergency Preparedness , Fire Prevention , FireSmart , First Nations , Wildfire
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On-Reserve Shelter Enhancement Program

The On-Reserve Shelter Enhancement Program – Renovation supports First Nations communities in maintaining safe and accessible housing for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Funding helps cover repairs and renovations to existing emergency shelters and second-stage housing on reserve, ensuring these essential spaces remain safe, functional, and available to those in need.

  • CLIENT Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
  • YEAR Ongoing Intake
  • CATEGORY Community , Health , Housing , Safety , Social Services
  • TAGS Accessibility , Community Safety , Domestic Violence , Emergency Shelter , Housing Repairs , Second-Stage Housing
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MMIWG+ Community Response Fund (Government of Saskatchewan)

Provides funding to support community-led projects focused on violence prevention and increasing safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit+ people, as well as their families and communities. Projects that build partnerships and strengthen community relationships are strongly encouraged.

  • CLIENT Government of Saskatchewan
  • YEAR Open — applications accepted until funding is fully allocated
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Health , Safety , Social Services
  • TAGS Community Programs , Healing , MMIWG , Partnerships , Safety , Violence Prevention
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Enbridge Fueling Futures Community Investment

General community investment funding program that offers donations and sponsorships to non-profits and charitable organizations focused on community vitality, safety, sustainability, and Indigenous cultural recognition within Enbridge operational areas.

  • CLIENT Enbridge Inc. (Fueling Futures Community Investment)
  • YEAR Ongoing
  • CATEGORY Capacity Building , Community , Culture , Environment , Safety
  • TAGS Community Grants , Cultural Support , Safety Programs , Sponsorship
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Emergency Management Assistance Program

EMAP funds First Nations on reserve to support emergency management activities. It covers response and recovery, as well as mitigation and preparedness.

  • CLIENT Indigenous Services Canada
  • YEAR Ongoing intake — no fixed deadline.
  • CATEGORY Emergency Management , Safety
  • TAGS Emergency , First Nations , Mitigation , National , Preparedness
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