Prescribed Fire And Smoke Monitoring Program
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
What does it fund?
Smoke monitoring and research to help optimize existing prescribed burn programs in support of the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. Increased public awareness, including development of a mobile app, will alert citizens to nearby burn treatments and provide information on the health impacts of smoke and how to minimize them.
Who is eligible for funds?
Federal agencies, state agencies, local public agencies, research institutions, and private consultants.
How do I access funds?
Public grants are based on documented opportunity and capability to demonstrate increased prescribed burning at the local and regional level in a manner that protects public health. Assistance grants may be available through local air districts. Research and private contracts are based on a competitive application process through CARB.
Funding Timeline
Grants for FY 2019-20 were awarded in Spring 2020. 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
$7.2 million allocated
$3.9 million implemented
$0.0 million benefiting priority populations
This program does not have a quantified GHG emission benefit.
51 projects implemented