Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program
Forecasted
Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program supports Montana communities through fuel reduction, wildfire education, and community wildfire planning to protect communities and advance wildfire resilience.
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $255,000; no minimum request; non-federal match equal to 25% of requested funds
Summary: Supports hazardous fuel reduction, wildfire prevention and education, and community wildfire planning to protect Montana communities in the wildland urban interface.
Key Information: Projects must occur on non-federal lands; funds cannot pay federal labor or expenses.
Description
The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Grant Program is administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), using USDA Forest Service State, Private, and Tribal Forestry funds passed through the department. It supports outcome-driven, cross-boundary, innovative projects that protect Montana communities and align with priority areas in the Montana Wildfire Risk Assessment and Montana Forest Action Plan.
The program funds hazardous fuel reduction, WUI-based prevention and education, and Community Wildfire Protection Plan development or updates. It supports Shared Stewardship and the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy’s goals of establishing fire-adapted communities, restoring resilient landscapes, and fostering safe and effective wildfire response.
