Community Wildfire Defense Grants – Implementation
Forecasted
Community Wildfire Defense Grants – Implementation supports communities in carrying out wildfire prevention and hazardous-fuels reduction projects identified in their Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
Funder: U.S. Forest Service
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Round 3 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10 million
Summary: Supports implementation of wildfire-risk reduction projects identified in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Key Information: A 25% non-federal match applies, with possible waivers for underserved communities and tribes.
Description
Community Wildfire Defense Grants – Implementation is a U.S. Forest Service opportunity for carrying out projects identified in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Funded work may include wildfire prevention and hazardous-fuels reduction. The emphasis is on putting planned work into practice rather than preparing a plan.
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) lists the opportunity among its mitigation grants but identifies the U.S. Forest Service as its funder. It is distinct from the Stafford Act mitigation programs administered by DEMA.
