Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants
The Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants from CAL FIRE fund projects that enhance wildfire resilience and forest health on California Native American tribal and ancestral lands.
Funder: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Concept Proposal) | December 15, 2026 (Full Application, tentative)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10 million total; individual awards range from $250,000 (min) to $3,000,000 (max); project period through January 30, 2031.
Summary: Supports California Native American tribes in implementing wildfire resilience and forest health projects on ancestral lands.
Key Information: All proposals must include on-the-ground implementation; planning-only projects are not eligible.
Description
This program, administered by CAL FIRE, funds projects that enhance wildfire resilience and forest health on California Native American tribal and ancestral lands. Grants support a range of activities, including but not limited to cultural and prescribed burns, creation and maintenance of shaded fuel breaks, forest restoration, biodiversity enhancement, workforce development, mapping, restoration planning, and environmental compliance. The program emphasizes the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledges (TEK) and seeks to address critical needs in tribal communities, strengthening both cultural and ecological wildfire management practices.
