First Recipients Announced for Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program
April 7, 2026
The initial round of funding under the Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program will help communities across the province reduce the risk of wildfire and better protect homes, critical infrastructure, and the environment around them.
An investment of approximately $2.26 million will help 58 communities develop community wildfire resiliency plans and community-based wildfire prevention/mitigation projects.
Applications for the first round of funding were submitted to the newly formed Newfoundland and Labrador FireSmart Committee. A technical sub-committee reviewed the applications.
Recommendations for funding were based on whether the proposed activity qualified for funding under the parameters of the program, the quality of the application, and the value of the proposed activity to reduce the risk of wildfire for that area/community.
More information and a list of first-round recipients is available here.
About the Program
The Newfoundland and Labrador Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program is a community approach to wildfire resilience that helps identify and reduce wildfire risks. The program supports local risk assessments, fuel management planning, and mitigation activities.
The program strengthens community-level emergency preparedness by providing guidance to property owners to help them protect their homes from wildfires.
Communities are encouraged to apply for funding to develop Community Wildland Fire Resiliency Plans. These plans will incorporate education, emergency planning, vegetation management, and other principles to implement wildfire prevention and mitigation projects at a community level.
The deadline to apply for the first round of funding was March 13, 2026. A further call for applications will be issued at a later date.
Community Wildfire Resiliency Application Form
Community Wildfire Resiliency Application Guidelines
Contact info: FireSmart@gov.nl.ca