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Emergency Support Fund

WESTERN EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUND

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.

100 Million

Collective Steps Taken

25 Years

Community Giving Back

$100K

Emergency Fund for Charities in Crisis

INAUGURAL CAMPAIGN

Nominate a Charity in Crisis in 3 Easy Steps

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.

Tell us who needs help

Comment or submit the name of a local charity facing crisis on our Facebook post using #StepsForSafePlaces

We send you the application link

We’ll send you a private application link to share with the charity.

They apply for funding

The eligible charity completes a short application for up to $10,000 funding.

Tell us who needs help

Comment or submit the name of a local charity facing crisis on our Facebook post using #StepsForSafePlaces

We send you the application link

We’ll send you a private application link to share with the charity.

They apply for funding

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

Western Emergency Support Fund

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 Grant and Eligibility

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.

Why this fund exists

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