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Apply now and receive $500 for the 2025 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Grant.

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) encourages communities across Canada to come together and work toward increasing fire resiliency and education in their area. Communities can take action by reducing potential wildfire fuel sources—and have the opportunity to be awarded $500 to fund their WCPD initiative. In 2025, Wildfire Community Preparedness Day falls on Saturday, May 3.


Participating in WCPD
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a great opportunity for communities to take action and promote FireSmart education. Efforts might include purchasing disposal bins, renting wood chippers for dead and dying trees, hiring service providers to remove fire hazards, or performing other actions that help reduce wildfire risk.

For inspiration on getting started, see what other communities have done in the past and check out our infographic for tips.

Designing a Successful Application 
Every community faces its own set of challenges, but anyone can participate in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and take meaningful action to boost wildfire resilience. By creating a FireSmart plan tailored to your area, your community can apply for a $500 grant to fund your initiative—from equipment rentals to volunteer meals. 

Plan an event, apply today, and make a difference!
 
Click here to Submit Your Application Here

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Village of New Denver
115 Slocan Avenue
PO Box 40
New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

Phone: 250 358 2316
Email: office@newdenver.ca
Website: www.newdenver.ca

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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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