California Forest Improvement Program
Forecasted
California Forest Improvement Program supports California forest landowners with management planning, reforestation, and conservation to sustain timber resources, wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality.
Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application) | April 2027 (Application) | October 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2 million per solicitation when funding is available; 90% cost-share assistance for substantially damaged timberland
Summary: CFIP supports California forest landowners with management planning, reforestation, stand improvement, and forestland conservation.
Key Information: The grantee must be the deeded landowner, and a Registered Professional Forester is required.
Description
The California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP), administered by CAL FIRE, encourages private and public investment in improved management of California forest lands and resources. Its goals include maintaining high-quality timber supplies, supporting related employment and economic benefits, and protecting a productive, stable forest resource system for future generations. The program addresses fish and wildlife habitat as well as soil and water quality.
Cost-share assistance supports forest management plans prepared by Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) and their supervision of forest improvement work. Supported practices include site preparation, trees and planting, tree shelters, pre-commercial thinning or release, pruning, mechanical or herbicide follow-up, slash disposal, and forestland conservation or habitat improvement. Program staff also provide forest management advice.
