Applications Open for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant

 The Ontario Government is expanding its support for local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. This new $5 million investment will help equip municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and emergencies.

 “The next round of Community Emergency Preparedness Grant funding will be tailored to each recipient’s unique needs and can be used for purchasing equipment such as generators, sandbagging machines, thermal imaging drones and radio systems. It can also be directed towards emergency management training and awareness initiatives,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “The provincial government is stepping up to ensure Ontario is safe, practiced and prepared for any type of emergency.”

 The CEPG is part of the government’s three-year, $110 million investment to strengthen emergency preparedness in Ontario, providing communities with the resources they need to stay safe, practiced and prepared.

 Applicants must have a My Ontario Account and register for Transfer Payment Ontario. The province is hosting information sessions soon to help guide applicants through the application process. Participants must register in advance if they are interested in attending.

 Applications are open until October 31, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET.