Program
Resources
Applications Due
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Up to $950,000. Project equipment should not exceed a cumulative total of $750,000.
Eligibility
State Agencies; Native American Tribes; Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) if the entities involved are eligible applicants; special districts; local agencies, including city, county, or city and county; Fire Safe Councils with a 501(c)(3) designation; and other qualified non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation.
Eligible Activities
The Wildfire Prevention Grants Program funds three types of activities: Hazardous Fuels Reduction, Wildfire Prevention Planning, and Wildfire Prevention Education. Hazardous Fuels Reduction examples: vegetation clearance in critical locations; creation of community-level wildfire prevention programs; seasonal and temporary prescribed grazing. Wildfire Prevention Planning examples: wildfire risk or related mapping; creation or update of strategic wildfire planning documents such as Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, Wildfire Prevention or Mitigation Plans. Wildfire Prevention Education examples: development and implementation of public education and outreach programs.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Although matching funds are not required, the existence of matching funds is a positive factor. Must submit Letter(s) of Commitment if matching funds or services are included. A signed resolution may be requested if necessary. Additional requirements: WP Grants Mapping Center project mapping program Geopoint and polygons, and PDF map(s) of the project. In addition to the CAL FIRE Grants Portal application package, each applicant must submit online mapping in the WP Grants Mapping Center Project Mapping Program database.
Preferences
In evaluating applications, CAL FIRE is seeking information that allows it to consider the following factors:
- The grant application clearly identifies the focus of the grant as Hazardous Fuels Reduction, Wildfire Prevention Planning, or Wildfire Prevention Education;
- The project addresses hazards and risks from wildfire;
- The project is related to or part of one or more strategic plans or tree removal plan;
- The applicant has taken steps to reduce GHG emissions as much as possible, such as chipping or mulching removed vegetation, or disposing of material through biomass markets. The applicant is willing and able to provide project data as requested to calculate project emissions;
- Community support/ meaningful and direct benefits exist; and
- There is an implementation plan in place.