CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment (Wildfire Risk Reduction): How to Apply

Wildfire risk is rising across British Columbia, especially on Crown land near communities. The CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment (CRI): Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction program helps reduce that risk by funding cultural and prescribed fire projects led in partnership with Indigenous communities. This guide explains who can apply, what’s funded, and how to submit a strong application using the real program rules.

What the CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment Program Funds

The Cultural and Prescribed Fire (CRx Fire): Community Resiliency Investment (CRI): Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction program supports the planning and delivery of prescribed and cultural burns as a wildfire risk reduction tool on Crown land in British Columbia. The program is administered by the BC Ministry of Forests and is currently open.

Eligible applicants

You can apply if you are one of the following and are authorized to conduct prescribed or cultural burns:

Indigenous communities in British Columbia
BC government agencies
Regional or district-level teams involved in wildfire risk reduction

All applicants must comply with the Wildfire Regulation and have the authority to carry out burns. Projects without authorization are not eligible.

Mandatory requirement: an approved burn plan

An approved burn plan is not optional. Your application must include a burn plan that meets provincial wildfire regulations and safety standards.

The burn plan must be approved before any funding is released.
It must show how you will manage risks and how the burn will reduce wildfire hazard.
Cultural burning plans must still meet all regulatory requirements.

Applications without an approved burn plan are not eligible.

Eligible project activities

CRx Fire funding supports activities tied directly to cultural or prescribed fire, including:

Planning and design of prescribed or cultural burns
Community and Indigenous engagement related to burn planning
Implementation of approved burns on Crown land
Building long-term prescribed fire capacity within communities

Projects must show clear wildfire risk reduction for nearby communities.

Funding Details

Funding is non-repayable.
The program focuses on wildfire risk reduction, not commercial forestry.
Funding amounts depend on your project’s scope and readiness.

Because there is no set maximum or minimum, strong planning and readiness are more important than project size.

How to Apply for CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment Funding

Applying for CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment (Wildfire Risk Reduction) funding is a step-by-step process. Good preparation makes a big difference.

Step 1: Confirm land and authority

Make sure your project is on Crown land in BC.
Check that you have legal authority to conduct prescribed or cultural burns.

Step 2: Develop and approve your burn plan

Create a burn plan that meets Wildfire Regulation requirements.
Get formal approval before you submit your application.

Step 3: Build Indigenous collaboration into the project

Indigenous leadership or partnership is a core priority.
Clearly describe roles, knowledge-sharing, and community benefits.

Step 4: Submit your application

Apply through the BC government’s wildfire prevention funding portal.
Include all required documents, including your approved burn plan.

Tools like GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you check if your organization and project fit BC wildfire programs like CRx Fire.

Tips for Successful Applications

Start early. Developing and approving a burn plan can take time.
Engage Indigenous partners meaningfully. Show how Indigenous knowledge and leadership shape the project.
Be clear about wildfire risk reduction. Explain specific ways your project will lower wildfire risk for communities.
Check eligibility. Only projects on Crown land with proper authority and an approved burn plan will be considered.
Prepare complete documentation. Missing documents or unclear plans can delay or disqualify your application.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying without an approved burn plan.
This is the most common reason applications are rejected.
Proposing projects on non-Crown land.
This stream only funds work on Crown land.
Weak Indigenous engagement.
Cultural and prescribed fire projects must involve meaningful Indigenous leadership or collaboration.
Unclear wildfire risk reduction outcomes.
Projects must show clear wildfire risk reduction, not just general land management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment grant?
Eligible applicants include Indigenous communities, BC government agencies, and authorized regional or district teams. Applicants must be legally authorized to conduct prescribed or cultural burns.

Q: Do I need an approved burn plan to receive CRx Fire funding?
Yes. An approved burn plan that complies with the Wildfire Regulation is required before funding is issued. Applications without one are not eligible.

Q: What types of prescribed or cultural burn activities are eligible?
Eligible activities include burn planning, Indigenous engagement, and implementation of approved prescribed or cultural burns focused on wildfire risk reduction.

Q: Is CRx Fire funding repayable or taxable?
The funding is non-repayable. Tax treatment depends on your organization’s structure, so professional advice is recommended.

Q: Is this funding available for projects on Crown land only?
Yes. This funding stream is specifically for wildfire risk reduction projects on Crown land in British Columbia.

Next Steps

If your project involves cultural or prescribed fire on Crown land, CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment (Wildfire Risk Reduction) funding can support both planning and implementation. GrantHub tracks wildfire and resilience programs active in BC—including Indigenous-led and provincial initiatives—so you can quickly see which ones match your organization and project goals.

See also:

Cultural and Prescribed Burning Funding for Wildfire Risk Reduction in BC
How Non-Profits Can Access Federal Wildfire Management and Remote Sensing Grants
WildFireSat: How Satellite Data Improves Wildfire Management in Canada

CRx Fire Community Resiliency Investment (Wildfire Risk Reduction): How to Apply