Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada
Agreement Number:
WRFICOE-WRCC
Agreement Value:
$11,725,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The purpose of this project is to establish a national Centre of Excellence for Wildland Fire Innovation and Resilience (CoE) with a focus on accelerating the uptake of innovations in technology, enhancing knowledge mobilization, and supporting Indigenous fire science and cultural use of fire. The CoE will serve as a national and international resource, where partners and rightsholders can connect, collaborate, communicate, and share knowledge that will accelerate the advancement of wildland fire response, preparedness, prevention, and mitigation actions.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
This project will create and nurture national and international networks with a pan-Canadian approach for the establishment of the Centre of Expertise by establishing a not-for-profit organization, building strategic partnerships, and advancing knowledge sharing and capacity building in wildfire resilience.
Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA M5V2C3
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q4-16619
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
WILDFIRE RESILIENCE CONSORTIUM OF CANADA
Program:
Contributions in support of a Centre of Excellence for Wildland Fire Innovation and Resilience
Program Purpose:
Contribution supporting focus on accelerating the uptake of innovations in technology, enhancing knowledge mobilization and supporting Indigenous fire science and cultural use of fire.