Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program
The RFFC Program funds partnerships in California to plan and implement science-based wildfire resilience and forest health strategies through collaborative, landscape-scale projects.
Funder: California Department of Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026: Comments on draft guidelines deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Over $110 million awarded in recent cycles; typical block grants range from several million per region; administrative costs capped at 20–35% depending on NICRA status.
Summary: Supports regional and statewide entities in California to build capacity, plan, and implement wildfire resilience and forest health strategies through collaborative block grants.
Description
The Regional Forest and Fire Capacity (RFFC) Program, administered by the California Department of Conservation, funds regional and statewide partnerships to build capacity, develop plans, and implement projects that foster fire-adapted communities and resilient landscapes across California. The program delivers block grants to eligible entities to support partner capacity, project development, demonstration project implementation, and regional priority planning. Activities are aligned with state wildfire and forest resilience strategies, emphasizing inclusive outreach, broad partnerships, and landscape-scale impact.
