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Proposition 4 Wildfire Prevention & Firefighter Safety Grant is a grant from the California Fire Foundation that funds local-level wildfire prevention, firefighter safety, and community preparedness projects across California. Supported by the voter-approved $10 billion Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act, this program deploys $13.
8 million to local fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofits, and tribal entities. Eligible projects include firefighter health and cancer prevention, vegetation and fuels management, specialized equipment acquisition, and behavioral health support. Awards reach up to $1,000,000.
Eligible applicants include California fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities; no matching funds are required.
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Terry Scholarship Resources and Publications Wildfire & Disaster Relief California Firefighters Memorial Expansion Apply Now: California Fire Foundation Proposition 4 Grant For Firefighters and Families APPLICATION PERIOD: ANTICIPATED OPENING MARCH 2026 The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is pleased to announce the Proposition 4 Wildfire Prevention & Firefighter Safety Grant Program, funded through the voter-approved $10 billion Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act.
Of the historic statewide investment, approximately $1. 5 billion is dedicated to wildfire and forest resilience. CFF has been entrusted with $13.
8 million of these funds to deploy directly to local fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and partners across California. These grants are designed to strengthen firefighter safety, enhance community preparedness, and support proactive wildfire prevention at the local level. As wildfire risk continues to grow across the state, local agencies and community-based organizations remain on the front lines.
Proposition 4 funding provides critical resources to ensure those closest to the work have the tools, equipment, and support they need to protect lives, property, and natural landscapes.
The California Fire Foundation supports projects that actively address disaster preparedness and/or prevention needs, which protect and enhance the public’s safety or the safety of California’s firefighters and other first responders, including: Firefighter Health & Safety: Grants in this category focus on protecting firefighters' physical, mental, and behavioral health.
Examples include: Cancer prevention, research, and treatment initiatives Mental and behavioral health programs Peer support and resilience programs for firefighters and their families Physical therapy recovery equipment (saunas, cold plunge) Specialized Firefighting Equipment: Grants in this category will support equipment that directly protects firefighter health and strengthens emergency response capacity.
Examples include: Turnout gear, radios, extractors, decontamination equipment, and emergency fire shelters Vegetation and Fuels Management: Grants in this category will support disaster mitigation and fuel reduction projects.
Examples include: Hazardous Vegetation Removal Chipping and Clearing Operations Creating Defensible Space at Community Scale Public Education & Outreach: Grants in this category will support campaigns and programs that engage communities in reducing risk and preparing for fire seasons.
Examples include: Statewide or local disaster preparedness and safety campaigns Community Fire Readiness Workshops Grant awards may be available up to $1,000,000 depending on project scope and impact Eligible entities include: fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities. Other groups may apply in partnership with one of the eligible entities. Matching funds are not required.
Funding decisions are typically communicated within 8–10 weeks of the application window closing. TO APPLY, visit our grants portal to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Applications must be submitted through the portal before the deadline.
Note: Please review the grant FAQs for more information before applying. For further questions, email cffgrants@cpf.
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Terry Scholarship Resources and Publications Wildfire & Disaster Relief California Firefighters Memorial Expansion The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization owned and operated by California Professional Firefighters
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in California; other groups may participate as partners. No matching funds required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Proposition 4 Wildfire Prevention & Firefighter Safety Grant is funded by California Fire Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Proposition 4 Grant Program is sponsored by Tahoe Conservancy. The Conservancy's Proposition 4 program aims to support watershed improvement, forest health biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development, and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and to increase public access. The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) leads California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin). The Conservancy uses available funding to accomplish its mission and Strategic Plan through grants for land acquisition, planning, implementation, and monitoring on the California side of the Basin. California voters approved Proposition 4 (the Climate Bond), the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clear Air Bond, on November 5, 2024. The measure authorizes $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all program. Per Public Resources Code section 91520, subdivision (i), the bond allocates $25.5 million to the Conservancy for watershed improvement, forest health, biomass utilization, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development. Per Public Resources Code section 93020, subdivision (a), the bond allocates $29 million to the Conservancy to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access. Typically, the Conservancy funds grants on a rolling basis without a request for proposals or due dates, but certain funding sources or programs involve funding announcements or specific requirements. All applicants must complete a pre-application (letter of intent) and receive approval to move on to an application. Conservancy staff are available to consult with grant applicants prior to, or during, any step in this process. Please refer to the Grant Guidelines (https://tahoe.ca.gov/grant-guidelines/) for additional information on eligible activities, funding priorities, funding considerations, grant categories, administrative requirements, and grant process. For additional questions visit the website at https://tahoe.ca.gov/grants/ or contact Conservancy staff at grants@tahoe.ca.gov. Note: At this time the Conservancy has received Proposition 4 (Climate Bond) Wildfire and Forest Resilience early action funding. Prop. 4 Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions funding is not yet available.
Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (BH UWC) Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program is sponsored by Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy. The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy Proposition 4: Community and Climate Resilience Grant Program aim to award projects and programs that protect biodiversity; restore watershed function; and expand equitable access to parks and open space. The Climate Bond, Proposition 4: the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Senate Bill (SB) 867), was approved by voters in November 2024. It added Division 50 (Commencing with Section 80000) to the Public Resources Code (PRC). Section 93020 (a)(1) of Chapter 6: Protect Biodiversity and Accelerating Nature-Based Climate Solutions authorizes the Legislature to appropriate $48,000,000 (forty-eight million dollars) to the Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy (Conservancy) for projects and programs that reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon communities, fish and wildlife, and natural resources, and increase public access. Grant funds shall be awarded to projects and programs that: Produce direct, measurable, and non-speculative benefits; Improve climate resilience for Disadvantaged Communities (DACs), Severely Disadvantaged Communities (SDACs), Tribes, or vulnerable populations; Avoid creating burdens or harms to any vulnerable community; Demonstrate community engagement, co-design, or community-identified need; and/or Provide benefits reasonably proportional to the project’s scale and cost. The Conservancy shall ensure that Proposition 4 investments provide meaningful and direct benefits to Vulnerable Populations, DACs, SDACs, and Native American Tribes. These requirements implement the California Natural Resources Agency’s Meaningful and Direct Benefits Assessment Framework and ensure that climate-resilience investments advance equity, reduce climate burdens, and strengthen community capacity to adapt to climate impacts. The Conservancy will utilize the BH UWC Community and Climate Resilience Framework to evaluate proposal applications for their ability to advance one or more of the Conservancy’s eight Community and Climate Resilience Goals: Empower Safe and Resilient Communities Increase Access to Parks and Open Spaces Protect and Manage Water Resources Increase Biodiversity Advance Urban Forest Health Remediate Degraded Lands Mitigate Impacts from Extreme Heat Prevent Wildfire These goals ensure that Proposition 4 investments advance the Conservancy’s statutory mission and deliver direct, measurable, and equitable benefits to communities experiencing persistent underinvestment. Applications will be submitted in two phases: a Concept Proposal and a Full Application. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants contact BH UWC staff and attend a grant workshop for a consultation prior to submitting a Concept Proposal.
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