Wildfire Resilience
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
What does it fund?
Various programs and projects that support wildfire resilience efforts, which include:
California Forest Improvement Program, Forest Legacy Program, and Reforestation Services Program: funds go toward administrative operational costs
Forest Stewardship Program: supports block grants and other technical and financial assistance to private nonindustrial landowners
Emergency Forest Restoration Teams: provides funding for local wildfire restoration
Who is eligible for funds?
CAL FIRE. When funding is available for external organizations, eligibility requirements will be published online by CAL FIRE.
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
Potential benefits to priority populations are not currently being assessed for this program.
How do I access funds?
Funding opportunities will be publicized on the program website.
Funding timeline
Check program website for updated timeline information.
Cumulative Statistics
As of November 30, 2024
$8.9 million implemented
$4.9 million benefiting priority populations
423,191 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions
4 projects implemented
2024 Achievements
Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024
$130,580 million implemented
3 full-time equivalent jobs reported