Forest Health Program

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

What does it fund?

Reforestation, fuels reduction, pest management, prescribed fire, and forest biomass utilization.

Who is eligible for funds?

Nonprofits, federal, state, and local agencies, tribal governments, private forest landowners, educational institutions, and special districts.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects benefiting priority populations receive enhanced application scoring.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding tTimeline

Check program website for updated timeline information.

Forest Health Grants Solicitation Opens: December 15, 2022. Closed February 28, 2023.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Program factsheet (English) Hoja informativa (Español)

Cumulative Statistics

As of May 31, 2023

$607.7 million allocated

$461.4 million implemented

$183.8 million benefiting priority populations

18,987,891 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

237 projects implemented

2022 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2021 – Nov 30, 2022

$78.9 million implemented

4,533,575 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

227.9 full-time equivalent jobs reported

$36.1 million benefiting priority populations

0% benefiting disadvantaged communities

46% benefiting low income communities and households

54% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

47,205 acres of land restored

5,161,428 trees planted

21,964,500 kWh renewable energy generated