SCG Launches Emergency Response Grants for Wildfire Impact
Media Release - Shuswap, August 30, 2023
Shuswap Community Foundation announces the rollout of the Emergency Response Grants (ERG) program, aimed at offering vital financial aid to local organizations and projects addressing both immediate and enduring effects of wildfires on our community.
The ERG program is intended to address challenges arising from wildfires, including:
Community Support: Backing initiatives for food, shelter and psychological and emotional support to affected families.
Infrastructure Repair and Restoration: Funding projects that repair and rebuild community infrastructure, such as public facilities and spaces that were damaged or destroyed by wildfire.
Community Engagement and Rebuilding: Supporting initiatives that engage the community in the rebuilding process, fostering a sense of unity and empowerment as the community recovers.
Community Resilience: Supporting projects that enhance the community's ability to withstand future disasters, such as disaster preparedness workshops, training for community leaders, and the development of community emergency response plans.
Local non-profits, community groups, and registered charities are encouraged to apply for these grants which will range in size depending on the scope and impact of the proposed project. Applicants are urged to submit innovative, collaborative, and sustainable proposals aligned with the Foundation's mission to foster a resilient community.
"Our commitment to the Shuswap region goes beyond granting funds; it's about standing together as a community and tackling the challenges that impact us all," said Roger Parenteau, Executive Director at Shuswap Community Foundation. "The Emergency Response Grants program underscores our dedication to providing assistance and long-term solutions as we navigate the challenges posed by wildfires.”
Detailed application info, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities are accessible on Shuswap Community Foundation's website at www.shuswapfoundation.ca or by emailing info@shuswapfoundation.ca or calling our office at 250.832.5428. The application period opens on September 1, 2023.
