California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program 2025 - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Funds projects to restore and improve resilience of Angeles National Forest lands and watersheds impacted by the Copper and Sayre wildfires through science-based ecological recovery efforts.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: October 3, 2025 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical requests up to $350,000; larger proposals considered with strong justification; project duration usually up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports restoration of Angeles National Forest lands and watersheds impacted by the Copper and Sayre wildfires, emphasizing ecological recovery, resilience, and collaborative partnerships.
Key Information: Minimum 50% non-federal match required for competitiveness; higher match (100%) is strongly preferred.
Description
This grant program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the Angeles National Forest, funds innovative restoration projects targeting lands and watersheds affected by the Copper (2002) and Sayre (2008) wildfires. Its primary goals are to accelerate ecological recovery, enhance watershed and forest resilience, implement solutions such as invasive species removal and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) barrier installation, and foster partnerships for shared stewardship of federal lands. Projects must deliver measurable ecological benefits, support habitat and species recovery, and demonstrate strong community and stakeholder engagement.
