They've taken care of our communities. Now it's our turn to step up.
Through #StepsForSafePlaces, we're turning over 100 million steps into real support for Canadian charities in crisis.
Now, you can help a charity access an emergency grant up to $10,000.
*Application and eligibility required. Funding is limited. Terms apply.
Collective Steps Taken
Community Giving Back
Emergency Fund for Charities in Crisis
Help Them Secure up to $10K lifeline.
Know a local charity facing an unexpected challenge? You can help them access up to a $10,000 emergency grant.
*Selected organizations must apply and meet eligibility criteria to be considered. Funding is limited. Terms apply.
Comment or submit the name of a local charity facing crisis on our Facebook post using #StepsForSafePlaces
We’ll send you a private application link to share with the charity.
The eligible charity completes a short application for up to $10,000 funding.
Comment or submit the name of a local charity facing crisis on our Facebook post using #StepsForSafePlaces
We’ll send you a private application link to share with the charity.
The eligible charity completes a short application for up to $10,000 funding.
Eligible applications are announced and funds made available in July 2026.
FAST RESPONSE FUNDING
Fast-response funding for Canadian charities in crisis.
The $100K Emergency Support Fund provides rapid, trust-based funding of up to $10,000 to registered Canadian organizations facing urgent and unexpected challenges.
This includes both community emergencies and internal operational disruptions that threaten the delivery of essential services.
Across Canada, charities are responding to rising demand, climate disasters, and sudden operational shocks. This fund is designed to help organizations act quickly when something unexpected puts people, programs, or services at risk.
The Western Emergency Support Fund aim to provide emergency funding for eligible Canadian organizations with annual revenue under $1.5 million, that are faced with community or organizational emergencies that affect essential operations.
Eligible applicants include Canadian charities or qualified donee registered with CRA that operate or serve communities where Western Financial Group has operations. Check if you're in our community.
Before submitting your application, please review the Applicant Guide in full.
Here you’ll find:
• Program details
• Full eligibility and criteria
• Application process
• Frequently asked questions
Funding details
• Up to $10,000 per grant
• Decisions typically within 5 to 8 business days
• Fast track support in as little as 48 hours for urgent cases
• Funding supports immediate needs within 0 to 90 days
• Applications accepted year-round on a rolling basis
A total of $100,000 is available to fund. Eligible organizations can apply for a maximum of $10,000.
At Western, we believe in being there in moments that matter.
As part of a national insurance brokerage, we understand how quickly unexpected events can disrupt lives and communities. While insurance helps individuals recover, this fund supports the charities that keep communities stable during crisis.
The Western Emergency Support Fund helps ensure essential services continue when they are needed most.
Thank you for your interest in the Western Emergency Support Fund.
If you have any questions, please reach out to communitiesfoundation@westernfg.ca
