Fire Prevention Program

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

What does it fund?

CAL FIRE operations in the State Responsibility Area including defensible space inspections, helping communities create and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans, fire prevention education, fire hazard severity mapping, implementation of the State and local fire plans, fire-related law enforcement activities such as arson investigation fuels reduction projects that reduce the risk of wildfire to communities, evacuation routes, and infrastructure.

Who is eligible for funds?

CAL FIRE

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Some CAL FIRE units that receive program funds are located in and provide benefits to priority population communities.

How do I access funds?

Legislative appropriation.

Funding timeline

No additional funds are available at this time.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$1,209.4 million allocated

$287.3 million implemented

$194.0 million benefiting priority populations

This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit

158 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

$33.2 million implemented

This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit

$18.0 million benefiting priority populations

4% benefiting disadvantaged communities

52% benefiting low income communities and households

44% benefiting other areas of California