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Find similar grantsProposition 4 Wildfire Prevention & Firefighter Safety Grant Program (FALL 2026) is sponsored by California Fire Foundation. These grants are designed to strengthen firefighter safety, enhance community preparedness, and support proactive wildfire prevention at the local level. Funding categories include vegetation and fuels management (e.
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FALL 2026: California Fire Foundation Proposition 4 Grant | California Fire Foundation Apply Now: California Fire Foundation Proposition 4 Grant For Firefighters and Families APPLICATION PERIOD WILL BE ANNOUNCED FALL 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. Note: Please review the grant FAQs for more information before applying. For further questions, email cffgrants@cpf.
org Frequently Asked Questions - California Fire Foundation Proposition 4 Grant Funding Priorities & Guidelines - California Fire Foundation Proposition 4 Grant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and partners across California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Proposition 4 Wildfire Prevention & Firefighter Safety Grant Program (FALL 2026) is funded by California Fire Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
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