Important dates
Applications for this grant are currently closed
- Applicants notified and funds disbursed: March to April 2025
- Last day for extension/course change requests: April 1, 2026
- Last day for courses to be delivered: May 31, 2026
- Final reporting documents and any unspent funds due: July 31, 2026
Overview
The FSTP Grant provides funding to assist communities in ensuring their local fire services are adequately trained to respond safely and effectively to identified community risks.
Key outcomes of the program include:
- preserving public safety in Alberta
- ensuring local authorities are effectively managing community risks
- ensuring fire fighters are able to receive training in alignment with best practices
For more information, read the Fire Services Training Program Grant Guidelines 2025 document.
Funding
The grant is meant to supplement training costs. Organizations may only receive a portion of the requested grant amount and are expected to make up the difference in the training costs Funding is provided as a lump-sum payment to the hosting municipality, First Nation, or Metis Settlement.
- In 2025, the FSTP has just over $1,000,000 in total grant funding (including an additional one-time amount of $500,000 for 2025 only) to distribute to successful applicant organizations.
- Distribution of funds is dependent on the relative scoring of approved applications and the total number of applications received. Successful applicants will receive a lump-sum payment as part of a Conditional Grant Agreement (CGA) signed between the minister and the organization.
- Total grant amounts will depend on the applications received and the evaluation scores of each application. In previous years, the maximum grant awarded to any one application was approximately $10,000. (Note: essential training will be given priority in the evaluation process.)
- Unused grant funds must be returned to Municipal Affairs.
Eligibility
To learn what organizations are eligible for this program and other eligibility requirements, please see the details below.
How to apply
Applications for this grant are currently closed.
Once applications re-open for this grant, please follow the steps below to submit your application.
Application evaluation
Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:
Successful applicants
All applications are evaluated after the application deadline. Letters are issued to all municipalities, First Nations, and Metis Settlements that applied, notifying them of funding decisions.
Lists of 2025, 2024 and 2023 grant recipients
Conditional Grant Agreement (CGA)
Successful recipients are required to sign the CGA to receive funds. Training cannot start until after the minister (or their delegated representative) signs the CGA.
The terms of the agreement include:
- the use of the grant for approved purposes only
- eligibility
- reporting and accountability requirements
- the minister’s right to audit any project
- the minister’s right to require a refund of any grant funds not used in accordance with the agreement
The minister’s decisions regarding grant funding are final.
First Nations applicants
First Nations must submit a Band Council Resolution along with the signed CGA.
Reporting requirements
The reporting document is provided to successful applicants. Grant recipients must submit documentation to demonstrate that:
- the total grant received was used in accordance with the CGA
- receipts and invoices were provided and paid
- the training provided matches the information provided in the application
- the municipality or First Nation did not use any portion of the grant to carry out training before the original CGA was signed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs (or their designated representative)
- course(s) were completed by May 31, 2026, or by the completion date as stated in an amended CGA
Extensions and change requests
Extension or course change requests must be received prior to April 1, 2026.
Any material changes to the training plan, schedule or budget approved under this grant will require notification to, and approval by, Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Contact
Connect with the grants coordinator if you have any questions about the program or guidelines:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-866-421-6929
Email: [email protected]