Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience Grants
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has posted this health grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, on a rolling basis. It provides awards up to $5M–$20M.
Apply on the California Grants PortalOpportunity description
The program will follow a two-phase application process, with concept proposals due by 3 p.m. PDT on June 30, 2026. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES A. Regionally appropriate landscape resilience B. Community hazardous fuels reduction or modification C. Prescribed and cultural fire D. Pest management E. Reforestation and revegetation F. Biomass Utilization G. Maintenance of and/or improvements to previously established and completed wildfire and landscape resilience projects. H. Planning: Up to 10% of total funds or $1 million (whichever is less). I. Workforce Education & Training that is appropriately scaled to the overall project and clearly aligned with its primary objectives. FUNDING PRIORITIES A. Multi-benefit projects that have been identified as a regional priority using a transparent prioritization process that integrates data-driven analysis, practitioner expertise, and community input. P B. Applicants that have demonstrated sufficient administrative, technical, and operational capacity to successfully manage and deliver large, multi-partner projects. C. Projects that leverage CAL FIRE funds with other state, federal, local, and/or private/philanthropic investments including projects that align program funding across Climate Bond programs. D. Projects that advance regional capacity to develop, prioritize, and implement wildfire and landscape resilience projects. E. Projects that have broad involvement from regional stakeholders, including tribes. F. Projects that enlist the services of the California Conservation Corps, certified community conservation corps, or tribal corps. G. Projects that provide meaningful and direct benefits to disadvantaged communities, severely disadvantaged communities, or vulnerable populations. H. Projects that advance the State’s strategic goals and priorities. I. Projects that have environmental compliance completed or have environmental compliance completed for a majority of the sub-projects.
Who can apply
- Individual
- Nonprofit
- Other Legal Entity
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Per the Climate Bond (PRC §90110), an eligible applicant is a public agency, local agency, nonprofit organization, special district, joint powers authority, tribe, public utility, local publicly owned utility, or mutual water company.
Funding
Where to apply
This is a California state grant. Applications are submitted through the awarding agency and the California Grants Portal — not VolunteerBadge. Confirm the deadline and full requirements on the official listing before you begin.
Official the California Grants Portal listingThis listing is sourced from the public California Grants Portal (data.ca.gov) and is provided for general informational purposes. VolunteerBadge is not affiliated with the State of California or the awarding agency. Always verify details on the official listing before applying.