California Rises 2025 Grant

Apply Now: California Rises 2025 Grant for Disaster Relief & Recovery in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations planning relief effort projects in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

When wildfires devastate communities throughout California, they leave lasting impacts on families, first responders, and local infrastructure. Through the California Rises Disaster Relief & Recovery Grant, the California Fire Foundation supports long-term recovery efforts and provides vital resources to those on the front lines. Whether you’re a firefighter association replacing damaged PPE, a nonprofit assisting families needing support, or a community group focused on wildfire prevention, this grant opportunity can help finance your essential work.

Applicants whose projects fall into one of the below focus areas are eligible to receive up to $25,000; requests outside this range will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2025 Funding Focus Areas Include:

Community Relief & Recovery

Recovery Planning, Public Education, and/or Community Outreach Campaigns

First Responder Training

Specialized Firefighting Equipment (such as PPE replacement)

Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction

TO APPLY visit our grants portal to log on to your existing account or create a new account.

At any time, applicants may view the status of their submissions via their grants portal dashboard.

For further questions, email cffgrants@cpf.org

Due to the volume of applications received, the portal dashboard is the quickest way to check on a proposal's status.