CAL FIRE Announces Availability of up to $117 Million for Wildfire Prevention - Forest Health and Research to Follow

Funding from CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grant Program will be awarded to local projects that address the risk of wildfire and reduce wildfire potential to communities. Funded activities will include hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on protecting communities, improving public health and safety, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CAL FIRE also announced a November 8 virtual workshop to explain the grant process and requirements. Applications are due January 10, 2024.

CAL FIRE will open the solicitation for Forest Health & Post-Fire Reforestation and Regeneration grants on November 13. The Forest Health Research grant solicitation will also open later this month.