Wildfire and Forest Resilience
Directed Grant Program

Not accepting proposals at this time.

This page reflects the last active grant round.

This Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program is focused on funding high-impact forest-health planning or implementation projects that deliver strong, direct benefits to communities, critical infrastructure, or unique natural resources.

The program seeks to create more resilient forest landscapes and watersheds and reduce wildfire risk. The climate and ecological benefits of forest-restoration treatments are well known. Ecologically sound forest management, including prescribed fire, and community protection are critical in securing the overall well-being of the Sierra-Cascade region.

We also offer capacity-building grants to support this program.

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants:

  • public agencies, including federal agencies
  • qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • tribal entities recognized on the current United States Federal Register or the Native American Heritage Commission as a California Native American tribe

Eligible projects:

  • Result in a clear, demonstrable, and enduring public benefit.
  • Be located within the Sierra-Cascade region as defined by current SNC governing legislation.
  • Must align with one of the Program priorities identified in these guidelines.
  • Be consistent with the SNC mission and program areas as defined in the SNC Strategic Plan.
  • Be consistent with the requirements of the funding source and budget provisions.
  • Meet all California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, as applicable.

Example Projects

  • Constructing or improving fuelbreaks
  • Protecting water supplies
  • Improving safety along ingress/egress routes
  • Protecting hospitals, schools, giant sequoias, and other high-value resources and assets.