Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Jill Dunlop, has announced the final call for entries for this year’s Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, with applications closing October 28.
With winter approaching, the grant aims to help municipalities, First Nations and emergency organizations strengthen their emergency preparedness and response capacity. To date, 227 communities across the province have benefited from the program.
Resilient communities begin with smart investments.
Our government is proud to launch the next round of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant – supporting local projects that protect Ontario and boost emergency preparedness in local communities.
Help keep Ontario safe!… pic.twitter.com/I9PxrVGDQ2— Jill Dunlop (@JillDunlop1) September 16, 2025
“Every community deserves the tools to prepare for the unexpected,” said Dunlop. “Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, we’re strengthening their readiness with vital equipment, supplies, and training. Our ongoing partnership with communities across Ontario underscores our government’s commitment to building resilience.”
Communities have previously used the grant to purchase equipment such as generators, communication systems, chainsaws, emergency shelters, specialized kits, and drones for search and rescue.
Applications and program details are available at ontario.ca/EmergencyGrant.
