State Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation (PPM) Funding Opportunity
State Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation (PPM) Funding Opportunity supports Utah entities and FFSL programs in reducing wildfire hazards and restoring resilient forests on state and private lands.
Funder: Utah Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: November 13, 2026, close of business (Application) | February 2, 2027 (Award notification by) | June 30, 2028 (Project completion by)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $1.5 million total for FY2028; reimbursement funding; no match required
Summary: Supports wildfire prevention, preparedness, and mitigation on Utah state and private lands to reduce hazards and restore resilient forests.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible entities with a cooperative agreement under Utah Code § 65A-8-203, or FFSL programs.
Description
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (FFSL), within the Utah Department of Natural Resources, administers this funding opportunity through the State’s Wildfire Fund. It supports prevention, preparedness, and mitigation projects and activities addressing wildfire hazards in at-risk areas across Utah.
Supported work includes wildfire hazard reduction, restoration of healthy and resilient forests, and reduction of wildfire risk to human safety, water resources, and other natural resources. Projects must take place on state or private lands and meet the statutory definition of wildfire prevention costs. Eligible entities work with their FFSL Area Forester and/or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist to develop and submit proposals.
