Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program Grant

Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Enbridge
Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: October 01, 2025

Summary

The Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program is designed to support emergency response organizations across Canada and the U.S. by providing grants for safety equipment, training, and educational programs. Launched in 2002, it has invested over $22 million in enhancing community safety. Eligible organizations include fire departments and medical services located near Enbridge operations. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, helping improve the capabilities of first responders in rural and underserved areas.

Overview

NOTE: Pre-Proposal -  Applications will be accepted from January 1 to November 15, or until grant funding has been allocated for the year. We encourage all applicants to apply early.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Organizations invited to apply will receive an emailed link to the application. Funding decisions for Safe Community First Responder grants take a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks. Enbridge A community offers strength and support. It creates a deeper sense of belonging. It fosters growth, creativity and innovation. A community makes life better—and that’s what Enbridge Fueling Futures is all about. We exist to help fuel quality of life within communities where we work and operate in North America, but it’s more than just the energy we deliver, it’s the energy we put in. Through Enbridge Fueling Futures, we’re listening—and we’re acting—in communities across North America. We’re energizing communities, through the volunteerism and generosity of our employees, and through strategic donations and sponsorships that strengthen the safety, vibrancy and sustainability of where we live. Safe Community First Responder Program Small communities all across Canada and the U.S. rely on fire departments, ambulance services, and other emergency responders to keep them safe. Money is perennially tight, especially in rural municipalities with a small tax base, and equipment that could enhance the capabilities of these first responders is a luxury for some communities. Recognizing that, in 2002 Enbridge launched its Safe Community First Responder program specifically for first responders providing safety along the company’s rights-of-way. The program awards grants for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs to emergency response organizations including fire departments, emergency medical and rescue services, emergency management organizations, 9-1-1 centers, ambulance services and law enforcement organizations. . The safety of the communities near our projects and operations, and the people who live and work along our system, remain our highest priority. That’s why we’re proud to support the organizations that help keep communities safe. Our Safe Community First Responder program expanded to Canada in 2009 and has invested about US$22.2 million (C$29.1 million) in North American emergency responder organizations since its inception—including US$2.2 million (C$3 million) to 284 emergency response organizations across North America in 2024. Funding On average, grant awards are between $1,000 to $10,000 in funding. If you are a national organization that impacts multiple regions, you may be eligible for a higher level of support. Requests will be considered for funding toward safety equipment such as rescue sleds, firefighting apparatus and/or tools, communications and training technologies, personal protective equipment (PPE), boats, ATVs, vehicles, flashlights, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), or HAZMAT or related training.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for a Safe Community First Responder grant, emergency response organizations must support communities within 10 miles (in the U.S.) or 20 kilometers (in Canada) of our operations. Grants for safety equipment, professional training or educational program delivery are available to organizations such as:Fire departments Emergency medical and rescue services Emergency management organizations 9-1-1 centersAmbulance servicesLaw enforcement organizationsCheck Enbridge’s list of eligible communities in Canada and the United States to ensure your organization qualifies.Organizations that closely meet eligibility criteria, have high potential impact for community safety and have a direct partnership with Enbridge may also be invited to apply for funding.

Ineligibility

Ineligible requests include those pertaining to: facility operating costs; firearms and supplies; bulletproof vests; Tasers; road signs; K-9s; body cameras; recording devices; and crowd control equipment.Enbridge does not fund:Organizations discriminating on the basis of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation Requests that benefit individuals Religious, political organizations or special interest groups Recreation or sports organizations and events Advertising, memberships, ticket sales, or lotteries Mass-mailed or non-addressed solicitation Endowment programs or funds Crowd-sourced funding campaigns such as GoFundMe Memorial campaigns Project, program or any property recognizing or named for an individual Statues or monuments Travel-related costs