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2026 Statewide Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Grant

OPENING SOON: Statewide Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Grant

APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS (June 8, 2026 - July 8, 2026)

The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 Statewide Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Grant application cycle for California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities is opening soon.

Focus Areas 

Applicants whose projects focus on wildfire and other climate-related prevention and preparedness efforts are eligible to receive up to $25,000, with requests outside of this range considered on an as-needed basis.

2026 Funding Focus Areas:  

  • Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction 
  • Education, Planning, or Community Outreach Campaigns 
  • Personal Protective Equipment  
  • Specialized Firefighting Equipment 

 

Please review the grant FAQs for more information before applying. 

View Grant Guidelines | FAQs 

 

Applications accepted starting June 8, 2026 

Applications due by July 8, 2026, 11:59 PM 

Applications reviewed in July 2026 

Awards announced at the end of July 2026 

 

How to Apply 

TO APPLY, visit our grants portal to log in to your existing account or create a new one if your organization does not have an active account. Applications must be submitted through the portal before the deadline.