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Are you part of an Emergency Services or Fire Service organization in California? The grants below could benefit your agency. Deadlines, application periods, and requirements vary. Check the listings below and go to the program websites for the latest information.
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- Wildfire prevention and community protection
- Hazard mitigation and disaster recovery
- Fire department operations, staffing, and equipment
- Fire prevention, safety, and research
- Urban forestry and green infrastructure
Wildfire prevention and community protection
CalFIRE: Wildfire Prevention Grants
Estimated deadline: Summer 2026
Award amount: $3 million or less (recommended). Equipment costs capped at $750,000 cumulative.
Match requirement: Not required, but encouraged.
More information: CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants
USDA: Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG)
Estimated deadline: March 2026
Award amount:
- Up to $250,000 for creating or updating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Up to $10 million for projects within a Community Wildfire Protection Plan less than 10 years old
- Total program funding for this round: up to $250 million
Match requirement: Yes
More information: USDA Forest Service – Community Wildfire Defense Grant
Note: Priority given to disadvantaged communities.
CNRA: Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation (Home Hardening Program)
Deadline: TBD
Award amount: Up to $500,000
Match requirement: None
More information: California Natural Resources Agency – Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
CA FireSafe Council: State Fire Capacity (SFC) Grant
Estimated deadline: August 2026
Award amount: Up to $225,000
Match requirement: 1:1.5
Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, Resource Conservation Districts, municipalities (towns, cities, and counties), Joint Powers Authorities, Special Districts, and similar entities
More information: California Fire Safe Council – 2025 SFC Grant
California Fire Foundation: Statewide Grant Cycle
Deadline: LA and Ventura County applications currently open
Award amount: Up to $25,000
Match requirement: None specified
Hazard mitigation and disaster recovery
Cal OES: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Deadline: Notices of Intent accepted on a rolling basis; funding renewal TBD
Award amount: Up to $150,000 for single-jurisdiction plans; up to $250,000 for multi-jurisdiction plans. Individual project maximums not specified.
Match requirement: Federal funds cover up to 75% of eligible costs. The remaining 25% must come from non-federal sources.
Eligible applicants: States, local communities, and tribal governments
More information: Cal OES – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Cal OES: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post-Fire
Deadline: TBD
Award amount: $11 million total available
Match requirement: 25% (in-kind contributions accepted)
Eligible applicants: Local governments, including counties, cities, special districts, and tribal governments in eligible counties: San Bernardino, Butte, Riverside, Mariposa, Tehama, Kern, Los Angeles, and Lake
More information: Cal OES – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
FEMA: Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)
Deadline: TBD
Award amount: Approximately $500,000
Match requirement: None
Fire department operations, staffing, and equipment
FEMA: Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Estimated deadline: Spring 2026
Award amount: No minimum or maximum per award. $360 million available program-wide.
Match requirement: 25%
Eligible applicants: Fire departments
More information: FEMA – SAFER Program
CalFIRE: Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Grant
Estimated deadline: March 2026
Award amount: $500 to $20,000
Match requirement: 50% (dollar-for-dollar)
More information: CalFIRE – Rural Fire Capacity Grant
Leary Firefighters Foundation: Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program
Deadline: August 15 annually (Letter of Intent)
Award amount: $2,500 to $25,000
Match requirement: None
Eligible applicants: Paid and volunteer fire departments
More information: Leary Firefighters Foundation – Grant Program
Brothers Helping Brothers
Deadline: Ongoing
Award amount: Varies. Past awards range from approximately $500 to $13,000.
Eligible applicants: Fire departments and EMS organizations serving a population under 10,000 with fewer than 30 employees, the majority of whom are volunteers or paid-on-call
More information: Brothers Helping Brothers
Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Deadline: Continuous
Award amount: Varies
Match requirement: None
Eligible applicants: Local fire and disaster relief organizations, volunteer fire departments, and community safety programs
More information: Firefighters Charitable Foundation – Fire Departments
Marathon Petroleum Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
Award amount: Not specified
Match requirement: None
Eligible applicants: Nonprofits and federal, state, or local government entities in communities where Marathon has a significant presence
More information: Marathon Petroleum – Community Investment
Marathon Petroleum Foundation funds projects in two categories: environmental conservation and public safety.
Fire prevention, safety, and research
FEMA: Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S)
Estimated deadline: Spring 2026
Award amount: Up to $1.5 million
Match requirement: 5%
Eligible applicants: Fire departments, nonprofits, research foundations, public safety institutes, public health organizations, occupational health organizations, and injury prevention institutions
More information: FEMA – Fire Prevention and Safety Program
FM Global: Fire Prevention Grant Program
Estimated deadline: September 2026
Award amount: $5,000
Match requirement: None
Eligible applicants: Governmental units and nonprofits
More information: FM Global – Fire Prevention Grant Application
Urban forestry and green infrastructure
CalFIRE: Urban and Community Forestry Grant
Deadline: TBD
Award amount: $150,000 to $1.5 million (up to $3 million for regional projects)
Match requirement: None
More information: CalFIRE – Urban and Community Forestry Grant
USDA: Urban and Community Forestry Grant
Deadline: TBD
Award amount: $100,000 minimum; up to $50 million maximum. Match requirement may be waived for severely disadvantaged communities.
Match requirement: 50%
More information: USDA Forest Service – Urban and Community Forestry