California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

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Total Grant Value:

  • FY25 funding pool $110M

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

  • Up to $5M per project

About the Grant:

The Wildfire Prevention Grant Program provides funding to reduce wildfire risk through fuels management, fire prevention planning, and education. Run by CAL FIRE, the program supports projects that create defensible space, develop community wildfire protection plans, and remove flammable vegetation in vulnerable areas. Funding is prioritized for communities in the wildland-urban interface and regions with high fire hazard severity. By empowering local agencies and nonprofits to take proactive fire mitigation steps, the program contributes to safer, more resilient landscapes across California.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

  • Deadline: 2024-09-15

Submission Due Date:

2024-09-15

Funds Allocated to LA County Locations

Portions may be allocated to LA County