Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants
CAL FIRE funds projects by California Native American tribes to enhance wildfire resilience and forest health using traditional knowledge and science-based practices on ancestral lands.
Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Public comment deadline) | September 2, 2026 (Concept Proposal) | December 15, 2026 (Full Application, invited only, tentative)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: up to $10 million | Award range: $250,000–$3,000,000 | Project period: through January 30, 2031
Summary: Supports California Native American tribes in wildfire resilience, forest health, and integrating traditional knowledge on ancestral lands.
Key Information: Concept proposals are required; only selected applicants will be invited for full application.
Description
This program, administered by CAL FIRE, funds projects that help California Native American tribes manage ancestral lands for wildfire resilience and forest health. Grants support a wide range of activities, including cultural and prescribed burns, forest fuels reduction, restoration, workforce development, training in traditional ecological knowledge, mapping, and environmental compliance work. The program prioritizes implementation projects that integrate traditional knowledge and directly benefit tribal communities, with a strong emphasis on readiness, environmental compliance, and community engagement.
