More than $1 million in grants, public education, and outreach funded in 2023
Applications accepted May 30, 2024, through June 30, 2024
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) are accepting grant applications from California-based fire departments and community-based organizations focused on wildfire safety and preparedness.
The grant program continues a 7-year successful partnership between PG&E and CFF.
Application period: Applications will be accepted beginning May 30, 2024, and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2024, through the CFF website.
Award notification will begin July 31, 2024.
Eligible entities include California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, federally-recognized tribes, and local nonprofit organizations.
Tip for this California fire grant
“In this grant cycle, funding priority will be given to applicants whose climate-caused wildfire or other disaster prevention or preparedness projects serve under-resourced communities at heightened risk and/or socially vulnerable populations, including low-income/impoverished, minority status, limited English proficiency, disability, and seniors/older adults, to name a few.”
Up to $25,000 fire grants available
Up to $25,000 available for projects within the following funding areas:
- Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction Efforts
- Education, Planning and/or Community Outreach Campaigns
- Personal Protective Equipment or Specialized Firefighting Equipment Purchases