Grant Opportunities
This is a page where we will list currently active grants that Sonoma County communities and fire mitigation groups can apply for. We know grants are especially crucial in this work, so that is why we have this resource and offer our services as a fiscal sponsor. For more information, check out the links below, or contact our Executive Coordinator, Marika at [email protected].
California Fire Foundation’s 2024 Statewide Grant Cycle
Description: The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is excited to announce the 2024 statewide grant application cycle for California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit community organizations is now open. Applicants whose projects focus on wildfire and other climate-related prevention and preparedness efforts are eligible to receive up to $25K. Requests outside this range will be considered on an as-needed basis.
Fire Departments, Firefighter Associations, Federally-Recognized Tribes & Community-Based Organizations are encouraged to apply
2024 Funding Focus Areas:
Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction
Education, Planning, and/or Community Outreach Campaigns
Personal Protective Equipment or Specialized Firefighting Equipment
Deadline: Completed applications are due on June 30, 2024, by 11:59 PM
For more information click here!
Grant Resources
California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant Program
Description:
4 Year grants to provide funds for projects in and near fire threatened communities to improve public health and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Amount: $113 million awarded in FY 2022-2023
Funding Source: CAL FIRE
Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) Program and Policy Guide (PPG)
Description:
FEMA created this guide to provide guidance and information useful for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to navigate the application and use of awards for fire suppression services, airborne assets, equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of communities’ response and recovery efforts.
They offer different grants including:
- Fire Management Assistance Grants
- Hazard Mitigation Grants Program
- Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
- Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
- To get FEMA Announcements on the latest Hazard Mitigation Assistance announcements and grant information by email, subscribe here.
Funding Source: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Award Amount: $1 Billion to be awarded in National Competitive Grants
Description: The state is investing $2.6 billion for wildfire prevention and response. Most of these grants are accessed by local governments and community based organizations like FireWise Communities and Fire Safe Councils.
The grants portal is a project by the California State Library which can help you find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come-basis by California State Agencies.
Funding Source: State of California
Award Amount: Total of $2.6 billion
