Forest Health

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

What does it fund?

Grants to regionally based partners and collaboratives for landscape-scale reforestation, fuels reduction, pest management, prescribed fire, and forest biomass utilization.

Please note that the related Tribal Wildfire Resilience grant program funds distinct project types. Please visit the program page for more information about this program.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local, state, and federal agencies, universities, special districts, Native American tribes, private forest landowners, and non-profit organizations.

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. Regional partners are also administering funding in three pilot geographical areas.

Funding Timeline

Check program website for updated timeline information.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Program factsheet (English) Hoja informativa (Español)

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2024

$532.4 million implemented

$300.4 million benefiting priority populations

17,926,395 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

125 projects implemented

2024 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024

$88.9 million implemented

856,956 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

147 full-time equivalent jobs reported

$62.4 million benefiting priority populations

0% benefiting disadvantaged communities

70% benefiting low income communities and households

30% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

44,056 acres of land restored

39,997,608 kWh renewable energy generated