California Fire Foundation

Grant for Fire Departments, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Wildfire Prevention

$1M

Amount

Cash

Nov 16, 2026

Deadline

1 month left

California

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Disaster Relief & Emergency Response
Environment & Sustainability
Community Development & Housing
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

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About this grant

Funds wildfire prevention, firefighter safety, vegetation management, and community preparedness projects across California. Supports fire departments, firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of wildfire risk. Projects may address firefighter health, specialized equipment, fuels management, or public education and outreach.

What you get

Grant awards up to $1,000,000 depending on project scope and impact
Funding decisions communicated within 8–10 weeks of application window closing

How to apply

Online application submitted through the grants portal
Application must be submitted before 11:59 PM on November 16, 2026
Fiscally sponsored projects must apply through fiscal sponsor's portal

Eligibility

Must be a California-based fire department, local firefighter association, federally recognized tribe, or nonprofit organization
Other groups may apply in partnership with an eligible entity
If fiscally sponsored, application must be submitted through the fiscal sponsor's grant portal
Must be located or operating in California

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