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Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP)
Promotes cleaner heating and wood smoke reduction
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Local governments, First Nations, non-profit organizations, airshed groups, and air quality management organizations.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program supports local governments, First Nations, non-profit organizations, airshed groups, and air quality management organizations in British Columbia. It promotes cleaner heating, wood smoke reduction, and public awareness through educational initiatives, local administration, and exchange incentives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Replacing old, smoky wood stoves with cleaner heating options
- Raising awareness about good burning practices and educating the public about wood smoke and its health effects
- Administering and promoting local program activities
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments, First Nations, non-profit organizations, airshed groups, and air quality management organizations.
- Individual communities may submit proposals on their own or with other communities or the regional district.
Eligible expenses
- Local administration and promotion of the program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Exchanges from wood stoves to natural gas- or propane-fired appliances
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Red Zone communities
- First Nation communities in British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated high local and/or regional need — 25%
- Monitoring capacity and potential — 10%
- Partnerships and community buy-in — 40%
- Coordinator and organizational capacity — 25%
- Preference may be given to communities that add a financial incentive of their own to the provincial incentive.
How to apply
- Email the program during the next call for proposals in 2026.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated using the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program Community Criteria 2025/2026.
Additional information
- Formerly the provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program (WSEP), the goals of the renamed program remain the same, but with an added focus on increasing public awareness of the health effects of wood smoke.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) Program
What is the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP)?
The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program supports local governments, First Nations, non-profit organizations, airshed groups, and air quality management organizations in British Columbia. It promotes cleaner heating, wood smoke reduction, and public awareness through educational initiatives, local administration, and exchange incentives.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) program?
To be eligible for the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) program, you must:
The applicant must be a local government, First Nations, non-profit organization, airshed group, or air quality management organization.
The organization must represent Red Zone communities or First Nation communities in British Columbia.
The applicant must demonstrate high local or regional need, strong community buy-in, capacity to deliver the program, and a long-term plan for education and program sustainability.
What expenses are eligible under Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP)?
Replacing old, smoky wood stoves with cleaner heating options
Raising awareness about good burning practices and educating the public about wood smoke and its health effects
Administering and promoting local program activities
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP)?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC) by email at WSEP@gov.bc.ca.
Where is the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) available?
The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program (CWSRP) is a Grant and Funding