The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 California Fire Foundation General Grant for California-based fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities serving California communities.
Donor Name: California Fire Foundation (CFF)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus Areas
The California Fire Foundation supports projects that actively address disaster preparedness and/or prevention needs, which protect and enhance the public’s safety or the safety of California’s firefighters and other first responders, including:
- Disaster Response & Recovery
- Vegetation Mitigation & Fuels Reduction Education
- Planning or Community Outreach Campaigns
- Personal Protective Equipment or
- Specialized Firefighting Equipment
Funding Information
- During this grant cycle, CFF aims to provide $1,000,000 in total grant funding, distributed quarterly, to address these challenges.
- Typical award amounts: up to $25,000.
Guidelines
- Eligible entities include: fire departments, firefighter associations, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities.
- Other groups may apply in partnership with one of the eligible entities (including through fiscal agency).
- Matching funds are not required.
- Funding decisions are typically communicated within 4–6 weeks of the application window closing.
For more information, visit CFF.
