With wildfire risks on the rise across Canada, the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) has launched a new stream of support to help local governments and Indigenous communities make public buildings safer and more resilient. 

Communities under 30,000 can now access up to $20,000 in expert support to increase wildfire resilience for public infrastructure. This support includes tailored advice and technical options for fire-resilient design, materials, and indoor air quality for public buildings. 

Design or retrofit projects approved in a capital or work plan are eligible for support. Public buildings that qualify include;

• Community or Recreational Centres;

• Libraries and Arts or Cultural Buildings;

• Civic Centres Including Pools and Ice Rinks;

• Community Housing;

• Public Works and Maintenance Buildings;

• Water Treatment Plants;

• Fire Halls and Emergency Services Buildings, and more!

Register before August 31, 2025 to ensure your public buildings are protected from wildfire risk. Submit your project in as little as 15 minutes through our online form: click here to register your project!

Do you have a planned project outside of this themed call? Learn how to get free expert consultation for any public infrastructure project: How to Register