The Resilient Communities Through FireSmart (RCF) Program provides funding to help Nova Scotia municipalities strengthen wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. As part of a federal-provincial initiative, the program supports community capacity building, governance, training, and FireSmart projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience.

Eligible Projects
Projects must support wildfire prevention and mitigation and align with FireSmart objectives. Examples include:

• Community wildfire risk reduction initiatives
• Capacity-building activities
• FireSmart governance and planning
• Training and professional development
• Community education and engagement
• Data collection and wildfire risk analysis
• Development of wildfire prevention tools and resources
• New or expanded FireSmart initiatives

Eligible Expenses
Funding may be used for:

• Salaries, benefits and stipends
• Professional, scientific and technical services
• Consulting and contracting services
• Printing and translation
• Travel, meals and accommodations (National Joint Council rates)
• Training and professional development
• Working groups and facility rentals
• Evaluation activities
• Conference fees
• Materials, supplies and equipment related to wildfire risk management
• Information technology, software and hardware
• Communication tools and services
• Data collection, processing and analysis

Ineligible Expenses
Funding cannot be used for:

• Infrastructure projects
• Wildfire suppression equipment
• Projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.