CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps

Certified Local Conservation Corps are the only eligible applicants for this solicitation. Eligible project(s) will support workforce development for fire prevention and wildfire resiliency work in California. The following are examples of activities eligible for funding: developing and expanding the workforce in fire prevention, wildfire resiliency, prescribed fire, right-of-way clearing, forestry, and other forest-industry support services. Program Details Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is a state agency that offers the CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps grant program to support sustainability and workforce. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Department of Forestry and Fire Protection through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability and workforce 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 Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by May 18, 2026. 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 sustainability and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 113, 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. 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

• Programs related to forestry
• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Applications close on May 18, 2026.

Categories

Sustainability · Workforce