Proposal evaluations for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC’s 2025-2027 Fibre Utilization and Wildfire Risk Reduction intakes have commenced. The first round of funding will be awarded in early January 2025 and will include proposals submitted up to and including Wednesday, December 18, 2024. A subsequent round of funding approvals will take place no later than February 28, 2025. The portal will remain open until all funds have been allocated.

Proponents considering submitting proposals are encouraged to visit the FESBC website for intake details https://www.fesbc.ca/applying-for-funding/ and to contact an Operations Manager to discuss their proposals.

Travis Emsland, Operations Manager

Kootenay Region

Phone: 1.250.420.1594

Email: temsland@fesbc.ca

Tyler Field, Operations Manager

Coastal Region and Southern Okanagan

Phone: 1.250.287.0337

Email: tfield@fesbc.ca

Chris McGourlick, Operations Manager

Northern BC and Northern Okanagan

Phone: 1.250.668.7030

Email: cmcgourlick@fesbc.ca

Brian Watson, Operations Manager

Cariboo Region

Phone: 1.250.919.1471

Email: bwatson@fesbc.ca