RMA Insurance Community Wildfire Resilience Award

At RMA Insurance, we want to recognize the outstanding efforts of those in our communities when it comes to wildfire awareness and mitigation.

As we continue to help strengthen rural Alberta, we understand the importance of resilient lands that support and drive the province.

Through our commitment to these communities, we are pleased to announce a call for applications for the second annual RMA Insurance Community Wildfire Resilience Award.

ELIGIBILITY, REQUIREMENTS, AND PRIZE DETAILS

Any community in Alberta is eligible to win the RMA Insurance Community Wildfire Resilience Award. To qualify, you must:

Complete the FireSmart™ Alberta Community Scorecard, beginning with the required information and user training sessions provided through FireSmart™ Alberta.
Upload your finalized scorecard through the form below, ensuring that all fields are filled out and PDF is attached. Please note that any Scorecards that are drafts will not qualify.
Must be able to attend our 2026 RiskPro Communities conference on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary to accept the award in person. RMA Insurance will provide complimentary registration for the day to the winning community so they can stay and learn from the conference. We encourage the winning organization to invite any members of the community they see fit to accept the award.

Prize Details

RMA Insurance members: As part of this recognition, the successful recipient will receive a minimum of $5,000 in Risk Pro credits. Any additional amount will be reflected as the pro-rated return of their wildfire rating for the current policy term.

All other participants: As part of this recognition, the successful recipient will receive a $5,000 grant to be used towards FireSmart™ initiatives.

ABOUT THE FIRESMART™ ALBERTA COMMUNITY SCORECARD

RMA Insurance is excited to partner with FireSmart™ Alberta in launching the FireSmart™ Alberta Community Scorecard. This new provincially recognized tool provides communities with resources to help assess their wildfire preparedness, review priorities, and track progress over time.

The RMA Insurance team has been dedicating many hours to help FireSmart™ Alberta roll out this project, which is unique to Alberta. The team will also receive training from FireSmart™ and help support our members in utilizing the Scorecard.

To get started using the Scorecard, sign up for an information session through FireSmart™ Alberta to learn more about the program. Once you complete an information session, they will grant you access to the Scorecard portal, and you can attend a training session to get up to speed on the platform. From there, you can complete your community’s Scorecard directly in the application. Once your Scorecard is complete, return to this page to submit your application for the RMA Insurance Community Wildfire Resilience Award.

SUBMIT YOUR AWARD APPLICATION

FAQS

Is there an expiration to use the prize funding?

For participants who are not RMA Insurance members, funding will expire 12 months from when the prize is awarded.

What qualifies as a FireSmart™ Initiative?

Vegetation and fuel management
Structural and building upgrades
Property and infrastructure improvements
Community-level FireSmart™ activities

What are some examples of non-eligible expenses?

Routine maintenance not tied to wildfire mitigation
Landscaping for aesthetic purposes only

How do I collect the grant money?

As with most grants, a preapproval proposal is required. Once approved by the RMA Insurance Wildfire Committee, the community must complete the work and submit the following:
- Original, itemized receipts
- Contractor invoices showing the scope of work
- Proof of payment
- Before-and-after photos

PAST WINNERS

2025 – Lac La Biche County

Deadline to enter is March 31, 2026, 4:00PM MST. Winner will be notified between April 1-7, 2026. Winner will be selected by the RMA Insurance Wildfire Committee. For full contest rules, click here.