2026 Project SAFE Grants to Fire Safe Councils

2026 Project SAFE Grants to Fire Safe Councils is sponsored by San Diego Regional Fire Foundation. Provides grants to Fire Safe Councils for wildfire prevention and preparedness, including community education to make neighborhoods safer.

2026 Project SAFE Grants to FSCs - San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Responding to the Unexpected Paramedic & Fire Academy Scholarships Fire Safe Council Grant Portal Fire Department Grant Portal Paramedic / Fire Academy Scholarship Portal 2026 Project SAFE Grants to FSCs 30 Fire Safe Councils received $276,000 for wildfire prevention and preparedness throughout the San Diego region The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation announced it funded 30 Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) and East County Magazine with grants totaling $276,000 to aid in wildfire prevention and preparedness, including community education to make their neighborhoods safer.

Fire Safe Councils are community-led, volunteer-based organizations dedicated to protecting homes and communities from wildfires. FSCs support their communities through various activities including fire-hardening homes, removing flammable plantings, hosting vegetation chipping events, installing reflective address signage, and educating and assisting neighbors with emergency preparedness.

Project SAFE Grants are awarded annually by the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation. All Fire Safe Councils in San Diego County are eligible to apply for funding for projects that increase the wildfire safety of their communities. The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation seeks donor support in funding these Project SAFE Grants.

Donations can be made at www. sdfirefoundation. org .

“These dedicated Fire Safe Council volunteers invest time, energy, and commitment as they work to help protect their neighborhoods. Fire Safe Councils collaborate closely with local communities, fire agencies, and the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation to implement projects aimed at reducing hazardous fuel loads, increasing defensible space, and engaging in other activities to enhance preparedness and prevent wildfires.

We applaud the contributions of these amazing volunteers! ” said Julia Richards, Executive Officer, San Diego River Conservancy. For 37 years, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation has been the only fire foundation supporting all of San Diego County.

“The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation is proud to help fund the FSCs’ fire preparedness efforts, without which our communities and residents would be at greater danger from the devastating impact of wildfires.

We are grateful to our generous donors: the San Diego River Conservancy, San Diego Gas & Electric, and many other donors for joining us in funding the work of the Fire Safe Councils,” said Joan Jones, Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation.

“Building wildfire resilience requires strong local partnerships, and Fire Safe Councils are at the forefront of that effort,” said Brian D’Agostino, Vice President of Wildfire and Climate Science. “Their deep understanding of local risks and ability to bring neighbors together help drive meaningful, on-the-ground solutions. SDG&E is proud to support their community-driven work that strengthen safety and resilience across our region.

” “The need for early evacuation notification is critical, not only during wildland fires, but during any emergency that requires residents to leave their homes. By leveraging advanced technology like Genasys Protect, we can make rapid, informed decisions and quickly notify those impacted, helping keep our communities informed, prepared, and safe,” said Rick Johnson, Division Chief, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire.

The following Fire Safe Councils and the East County Magazine are receiving a Project SAFE Grant award from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation: Los Tules at Warner Springs About the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation For 37 years, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation has been the only fire foundation supporting all of San Diego County with the goal of “Making San Diego the Safest County in the Nation”.

We accomplish this by providing fire and medical equipment to all fire agencies in the County with over 250 fire stations. Additionally, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation works to prevent fires and makes community members better prepared in case of fires by supporting all Fire Safe Councils in San Diego County.

Lastly, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation provides scholarships to firefighters to attend Fire Academies and Paramedic School. Visit www. sdfirefoundation.

org . About the San Diego River Conservancy The San Diego River Conservancy is an independent and non-regulatory state agency established in 2002. The Conservancy’s Governing Board comprises state and local representatives and public members who form diverse partnerships committed to conserving these highly valued resources.

The San Diego River Conservancy strives to accomplish its mission by preserving land, protecting open space, wildlife species, and native habitats, and providing recreational and educational opportunities. Since 2021, the San Diego River Conservancy has approved over $35 million in grants for San Diego County wildfire and forest resilience projects. https://sdrc.

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