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 November 30, 2023

$911.2 million collectively allocated to Sustainable Forest Programs

$557.4 million implemented

$260.3 million benefiting priority populations

20,575,142 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

258 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

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

$97.3 million implemented

1,587,251 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

1,225 full-time equivalent jobs reported

$76 million benefiting priority populations

0% benefiting disadvantaged communities

79% benefiting low income communities and households

21% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

42,161 acres of land restored

2,151,308 trees planted

91,898,100 kWh renewable energy generated