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Wildfire Prevention Grants is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). CAL FIRE's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire-threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities.
Funded activities include hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education.
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FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants - California Grants Portal CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program provides funding for fire prevention projects and activities in and near fire threatened communities. Funded activities include hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The Wildfire Prevention Grants Program funds three types of activities: hazardous fuels reduction, Wildfire prevention planning, and Wildfire prevention education. Please see the corresponding FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage.
To see a full list of eligible applicants, please see the corresponding FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage. To see a full list of eligible geographic area requirements, please see the corresponding FY 2025-26 Wildfire Prevention Grants Procedural Guide located on the Wildfire Prevention Grants webpage.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention Grants Program is funded by Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds and the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4) appropriated by the California Legislature to agencies that administer California Climate Investments (CCI) and Proposition 4.
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For questions about this grant, contact: WPG, 1-916-224-8442, WPGrants@fire. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federal, state, and local agencies, Native American tribes, and private nonprofit partners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (CAL FIRE awarded nearly $117 million in FY 2021-22 and is soliciting up to $115 million for FY 2022-23). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Wildfire Prevention Grants are due July 8, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Wildfire Prevention Grants is funded by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). 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.
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