2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants
About This Grant
Projects under this grant: Make funding available through agreements with private nonindustrial forest landowners to pay for specific, non-commercial ecological forest improvement and wildfire resilience practices to the extent they support reforestation and longevity of existing regeneration.Provide technical assistance to promote information sharing and education on the full range of effective reforestation practices and opportunities as well as forest management education and management planni Promote long-term storage of carbon in forest trees and soils through reforestation and reduction of forest overcrowding and pests. Further the goals of the California Forest Carbon Plan, California’s Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy, California’s Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan, California’s Strategic Plan for Expanding the Use of Beneficial Fire, and AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan.CAL FIRE seeks to significantly increase reforestation of forests degraded by overcrowding, drought, pest infestation, and catastrophic fire.
Grant Summary
2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants is a Department of Forestry and Fire Protection grant providing up to $1000005M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-08-07 (closing in 24 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $1000005M
2026-08-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants from Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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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2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants?
2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants is offered by Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district. 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 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants provide?
2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants provides up to $1000.0B 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 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants deadline?
Applications for 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants are due 2026-08-07 (closing in 24 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 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants?
To apply for 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants, 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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