Fire Stewardship Grant Program
This program is here to support Indigenous-led fire stewardship, bringing forward community knowledge, practices, and leadership to care for the land and keep our communities safe.
Our 2026–2027 intake period is now closed. We encourage you to apply during our 2027–2028 intake period and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about when the next grant cycle opens for applications.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us by email at grants@thunderbirdcollective.ca. We would be happy to assist you.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Indigenous Nations (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis governments, communities, councils, tribal, and regional organizations).
- Indigenous organization a community, registered not-for-profit organization, registered charity, First Nation band, Métis, or Inuit Council.
- Indigenous-led groups (51% or more Indigenous governance) guiding and advancing Indigenous fire stewardship in collaboration with schools, local fire departments, or non-Indigenous partners, as determined by the Steering Committee.
What This Program Supports
Funding will be available for projects that:
- Revitalize and carry forward Indigenous fire stewardship practices;
- Strengthen community readiness and safety in the face of wildfire;
- Share knowledge across generations and regions;
- Build connections between communities and partners.
Important Dates
Stay tuned for more information about our next grant opening!
How to Apply
We encourage communities and groups to apply and join in this important work. Together, we can strengthen fire stewardship for our people, our lands, and future generations.
Once filled in, please submit all relevant files to grants@thunderbirdcollective.ca.
If you have questions or need support with your application, please reach out at grants@thunderbirdcollective.ca. But please read the overview and FAQ files first!