California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Total Grant Value:
Individual Grant Award Maximum:
Funding is awarded annually; recommended maximum for each grant request is $950,000, with equipment costs capped at $750,000 per project.
About the Grant:
Funded by California Climate Investments (cap‑and‑trade dollars & Proposition 4), these grants support projects in or near fire‑threatened communities. Eligible activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire risk planning, community education, equipment purchases, and defensible‑space compliance—aimed at reducing wildfire risk and related greenhouse gas emissions.
Submission Due Date:
August 6, 2025
Grant Award Date:
typically announced in late 2025 after review
Other Key Dates:
Other Key Dates & Resources:
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FY 2025–26 Grant Webinar: July 1, 2025 (11 AM–12 PM)
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Virtual Office Hours:
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July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 (each 9–10 AM PST)
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Fire Risk Reduction Community List (FRRCL): Agencies on this list receive priority in funding; next application window July 1–October 1, 2025, to take effect July 1, 2026
