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Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

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Closing in 11 daysLast verified: 2026-08-09

About This Grant

Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants fund projects that serve California Native American tribes, support Traditional Ecological Knowledge and cultural fire, improve forest health through forest fuels reduction, pest management, reforestation, biomass utilization, forest watershed restoration, upper watershed, riparian, and mountain meadow restoration, or research thereof, and directly or indirectly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These projects address critical needs in tribal communities, and may include a combination of: Implementing & training Traditional Ecological Knowledges & indigenous stewardship Cultural and prescribed burns Creation and maintenance of shaded fuel breaks and defensible space Forest and wildfire resilience projects such as: reforestation dead and dying tree removal understory thinning and/or removal Forest health & restoration projects Increasing biodiversity and improving access to and use of traditional foods and culturally significant species Workforce Development and training programs in fire, forestry, and related Traditional Ecological Knowledge Mapping projects Development of restoration plans, fire or forest management plans Biological and cultural surveys Environmental compliance and permitting Fuels management Fire reintroduction (and planning for fire reintroduction)

Grant Summary

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 is a Department of Forestry and Fire Protection grant providing up to $10M for nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-08 (closing in 11 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

agriculture; disadvantaged communities; disaster prevention & relief; employmentlabor & training; environment & water; food & nutrition; parks & recreation

Eligibility

nonprofittribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $10M

Deadline

2026-09-08

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 from Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Forestry and Fire Protection before the deadline.
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Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026?

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 is offered by Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and is generally open to nonprofit, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 provide?

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 provides up to $10M per award from Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 deadline?

Applications for Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026 are due 2026-09-08 (closing in 11 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026?

To apply for Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Solicitation 2026, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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