California Fire Foundation’s 2023 Statewide Grant Cycle NOW OPEN

Fire Departments, Firefighter Associations, Federally-Recognized Tribes & Community-Based Organizations Encouraged to Apply

The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is excited to announce a new statewide grant opportunity for California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally-recognized tribes, and nonprofit community organizations.

 Applicants whose projects focus on wildfire and other climate-related prevention and preparedness efforts are eligible to receive up to $25K, with requests outside of this range considered on an as-needed basis.

2023 Funding Focus Areas 

• Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction
• Education, Planning and/or Community Outreach Campaigns
• Personal Protective Equipment or Specialized Firefighting Equipment 

FAQs | Grant Guidelines & Funding Priorities

Learn More and Apply Today!

Applications Due: by 11:59 PM June 30, 2023

Awards announced: August 2023 

“The CFF grant was paramount… We now have the tools and resources we need to form a specialized rope rescue team to not only help the citizens but to help the first responders who put their life on the line during these large campaign fires." - Montebello Fire Department (2022 Grant Recipient)

Questions? cffgrants@cpf.org or (800) 890-3213.

Know someone who might be eligible and interested in this funding opportunity? Forward this announcement and encourage them to apply!