FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM

The goal of these grants is to take immediate action to improve fire safety of California’s communities and to restore the health and resilience of California forests, grasslands, and natural places. Proposed projects must be on public or protected lands. Planning projects are not eligible for this funding. Projects must meet at least one of the goals of California’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, including but not limited to: Fuels Reduction or Forest Thinning ProjectsVegetation ManagementPrescribed FireShaded Fuel Breaks or Defensible Space projectsRestoration and enhancement of fire-prone habitats using methods known to reduce fire risk There are no maximum or minimum grant amounts for this funding. Program Details Coastal Conservancy is a state agency that offers the FOREST HEALTH & WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROGRAM grant program to support disaster recovery. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Coastal Conservancy through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Coastal Conservancy or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by April 28, 2021. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports disaster recovery. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Coastal Conservancy.

Award details

Applications close on April 28, 2021.

Categories

Disaster Recovery